Recently retired Indian batsman Virender Sehwag has become the latest high profile player to confirm his participation in the inaugural Cricket All-Stars series, co-promoted by Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne. The All-Stars matches will be played in several cities across the US next month with the first game scheduled for November 7 in New York. The event will then move to Houston on November 11 and Los Angeles on November 14. The 37-year-old Sehwag announced his retirement from international cricket last week and joins a host of former India internationals who will play in the US including V.V.S Laxman, Sourav Ganguly and Ajit Agarkar. "Warm welcome to my friend (Sehwag) and a batsman with his distinct style! Sehwag joins us at T20AllStars, 10DaystoGo," Tendulkar tweeted. However, Sehwag is the only player still playing domestic cricket. He has also signed up for the Masters Champions League, another tournament featuring retired players, expected to be held in January 2016 in the United Arab Emirates.
"Sehwag, Welcome to the cricketallstars buddy !!!! See you in NY (New York) and congrats on a wonderful career champion," Warne tweeted. However, his decision means Sehwag will miss part of Haryana's Ranji Trophy campaign. Sehwag scored a century in his most recent match for them, against Karnataka in Mysore.
