Virender Sehwag Recently, there were a few rumours suggesting former Indian opener Virender Sehwag might contest Lok Sabha election on congress ticket. But the 35-year-old batsman has denied all the rumours and clearly mentioned on his twitter account that he was not contesting in the upcoming elections. Sehwag tweeted: I m not contesting election, I don't know why media is running this story? ? Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 20, 2014 England Cricketer Kevin Pietersen re-tweeted Sehwag?s tweet and jokingly urged him him to fight in the elections. Pietersen tweeted: “@virendersehwag: I m not contesting election, I don't know why media is running this story?” You should! I would vote for you.. ? Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) March 20, 2014