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Virender Sehwag is set to make his reality-show hosting debut with Rise and Fall Season 2 on Prime Video. The new season will feature 15 celebrities divided into Rulers and Workers, with contestants battling over power, money and strategy. Sehwag says the show's unpredictability reminds him of cricket, where one decision can change everything before the final ball

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag is swapping the cricket pitch for the reality-show arena. He has been announced as the new host of Rise and Fall Season 2, which is set to return on Prime Video. The announcement also comes with the first glimpse of the new season, giving viewers an idea of the power struggles that await the contestants. Sehwag, known for his blunt humour and fearless approach on the cricket field, appears to bring the same easygoing but direct personality to his new role.

Drawing a parallel with his cricket career, the former batter said the game is built around uncertainty and making the right decision at the right time.

Sehwag on hosting Rise and Fall 2

"Cricket has taught me one thing—no match is won before the final ball, and Rise and Fall Season 2 takes that unpredictability to another level. As a host, what excites me about this game is that there are no easy wins and no fixed positions," he said.

Sehwag added, "The biggest challenge isn’t just getting to the top but knowing how to stay there. You have to know when to attack, when to defend, and, most importantly, when to read the game before it reads you. With money, strategy, and shifting equations in play, there’s no room for complacency. I’m looking forward to watching the contestants navigate the game, take risks, make alliances and show what they’re really made of."