Baba Bageshwar Lights Up the Cricket Field! Slams Fours on Sehwag's Bowling, Fans Go Wild

Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, the revered head of Bageshwar Dham, surprised everyone with his all-rounder avatar during his visit to Maharashtra. Amidst his 12-day spiritual tour in Thane, Baba ditched the traditional stage and picked up a bat — and what followed was nothing short of spectacular!

From Ram Katha to Run Chase

After delivering his Shrimad Bhagwat Katha on Ram Navami, Baba Bageshwar participated in a friendly cricket match with Maharashtra Police personnel and sevadars. The event turned into a thrilling six-over match, complete with big hits and big names.

Taking On Virender Sehwag — And Winning Hearts

Yes, you read that right. Former Indian cricket legend Virender Sehwag bowled to Baba Bageshwar — and Baba sent the ball flying with boundaries! The video, shared by Bageshwar Dham’s official social media handle, has gone viral, showing Baba smashing Sehwag’s deliveries with flair.

"Explosive batsman Virender Sehwag reached Mumbai to meet Pujya Sarkar, took blessings and also played cricket with him…" – Bageshwar Dham Sarkar on X

Match Highlights

• Teams: Maharashtra Police & local sevadars vs. Bageshwar Baba, MP security team & sevadars
• Overs: 6 per side
• Maharashtra's Score: 48 runs
• MP Team Chase: Won with 2 balls to spare
• Baba's Contribution: Took 4 wickets and scored 38 runs before getting run out!

A Spiritual Guru with a Sporting Spirit

Ashish Tiwari, who was part of the match, shared, “Baba couldn’t resist the sight of a cricket pitch. What followed was pure joy for everyone. Cameras rolled, people cheered, and even Sehwag smiled as Baba delivered a performance full of surprises.”