Virender Sehwag puts Piers Morgan in his place like only Viru paaji can

Country with 1.2 billion people wildly celebrates 2 losing medals. How embarrassing is that? https://t.co/FYSBM7ErAf

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) August 24, 2016

Chetan Bhagat and Suhel Seth blasted the British journalist, only to be mocked by him.

What is even more embarrassing are your snivelling interviews as if you had a diaper in your mouth. Sad. https://t.co/9jf55sBwAU

— SUHEL SETH (@suhelseth) August 24, 2016

At least you'll never have to worry about being one of my interviewees, Suhel.
I only interview famous people. https://t.co/yPGf3TLtNr

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) August 24, 2016

We honor achievers Peirs. Top 3 in the world,despite 3rd world sports facilities isn't loser.It is freaking amazing! https://t.co/pbFuP0Hmky

— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) August 24, 2016

Noted, Chatan. https://t.co/wYknYWSkQZ

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) August 24, 2016

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While both Bhagat and Seth were left at a loss for words, Sehwag, or Viru paaji as he is fondly known, stepped up to respond to Morgan.

We cherish every small happiness',
But Eng who invented Cricket,&yet2win a WC,still continue to playWC.Embarrassing? https://t.co/0mzP4Ro8H9

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 24, 2016

His tweet went viral, garnering over 5,000 retweets in under two hours. What followed was a series of tweets between the two, with both refusing to back down.

Very embarrassing, Legend.
If @KP24 was playing, we'd win the WC.
Just as we won T20 WC & he was Man of Series. https://t.co/50X5YMQSQU

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) August 24, 2016

KP is a legend no doubt,bt wasnt he born in SA,&by ur logic Eng shd hv won 2007WC.
Why hv prblm wid our ppl,celbrtng https://t.co/ZigCrzVG05

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 24, 2016

Morgan then defended his tweets, claiming they were intended to push India into bagging more medals at Tokyo 2020.

I think people should only celebrate winning.
Coming 2nd or 3rd isn't winning, it's losing.
No? https://t.co/9lkOl3iumL

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) August 24, 2016

Dear India,
I love you but in your hearts you know I'm right.
Read this, get angry & START TRAINING FOR JAPAN 2020.https://t.co/0PizjeaxNO

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) August 24, 2016

Morgan should have known better than to mess with Sehwag, who has won over Twitter India with his funny tweets. From trolling his counterparts to commenting on cricketing statistics, Sehwag's unique take issues have made him the darling of social media users in India.

Here's a look at some of Viru paaji's best moments on Twitter so far:

Happy Birthday @msdhoni .
May you keep doing Anhoni ko Honi.#NationalHelicopterDay pic.twitter.com/PGHp9M6gNT

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 7, 2016

A very happy birthday @KP24.
When we used to play for Delhi,I always thought,
This KP will send the ball to CP 😃 pic.twitter.com/hRJWoUPiDW

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 27, 2016

ThisDay5yrs ago,I unwillingly honoured Aryabhatt twice by getng king pair vs Eng aftr fldng fr188ovrs.Felt like kachha limbu,who only fields

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 12, 2016

Happy Birthday @shoaib100mph ,Chalti Firti Titanic,
Doobiyo Mat.#IndiaIsGreat#ShoaibKiBirthdayViruKiParty pic.twitter.com/Vh7UAjqyen

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 13, 2016

Proud of the man @ImRo45 who broke my ODI record of 219 with d magical 264
Agla number 319 ka
#HappyBirthdayHitman pic.twitter.com/FaV6phGaDn

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 30, 2016

When @ImRo45 Was Born, Doctor Said "Mubarak Ho Ji, Talent Hua Hai " #HappyBirthdayHitman#ClassPlayer

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 30, 2016

Whenever I see @ImRo45 bat, it's a delight to watch ,aisa lagta hai "Talent ka Bhandara laga hai"#HappyBirthdayHitman #TopPlayer

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 30, 2016

Main to nanha Sa, Munna Sa ,pyaara Sa bachha hoon.Ek chaat 4-4 bat.
A great talent with the bat @Umar96Akmal pic.twitter.com/tFXj93HGlg

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 20, 2016

Wow! Just 1 year remaining for #IndVPak

Request brothers frm Pak to plz not break ur TV sets#HaarJeetLagiRehtiHai pic.twitter.com/2tgc7cR0Pk

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 4, 2016

He also slammed columnist Shobha De with a well-timed tweet in response to her remark on Indian athletes wasting tax payers' money at the Olympics.

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#SakshiMalik ke gale me medal kitna "Sobha De" raha hai na !!! #HappyRakshaBandhan pic.twitter.com/5qnN0tbD4y

— Cricket Shots (@cric_shots) August 18, 2016

Bilkul , isliye Shobha Na De aise kaam nahi karne chahiye https://t.co/LDyEPGRQI1

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 18, 2016

Poora Bharat is baat ka Sakshi hai,jab koi bht mushkil ho toh is desh ki ladkiyan hi Malik hain.Thank U#SakshiMalik pic.twitter.com/YfHgRqxwTM

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 18, 2016

Hpy Bday Arun Lal ji.Stay healthy&blessed Sir.
Ab toh aupchaurikta mehaj hai.Koi jokhim uthane ki avashyakta nahi 😀 pic.twitter.com/3XE4I6guAJ

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 1, 2016

His time on the cricket field may be up, but Sehwag is still hitting fours and sixes on the Twitter grounds.