Dad hundred for dad: Aaryavir reveals promise to Virender Sehwag after UAE raid

Before entering the field on Tuesday, November 10, Aaryavir promised someone that he would knock hard. The youngster was in fine form at the Under-19 Asia Cup, but the match against Pakistan was not the best display of his skills.

But fearlessness and confidence in his own abilities is something he inherited from his father, the legendary Virender Sehwag. And before entering the field against UAE, Aaryavir made one promise to his father. He would help by scoring a memorable 160 off 168 balls India advanced to the semi-finals.

Unlike his father though Aaryavir’s innings was not a typical Sehwag knock. It was more about maturity and playing to the conditions. The ball was doing a lot and Aarayvir soaked up the pressure and got to his fifty in 68 balls. From there, he changed gears and started taking on the bowlers, hitting 17 fours and seven sixes.

“When I started the innings, my internal thought process was that I needed to bat for a long time. I wanted to bowl 40 or 50 overs and make a big score. There were some challenges in the wicket when it turned, but everything went well and I am grateful,” Aaryavir said at the post-match presentation.

“Obviously there were challenges in the goal. But at the beginning I had in my mind that even if the balls are there, it doesn’t matter. I believed in my ability to make up for the balls later and I wanted to score big. I promised someone to score a big goal today and I’m glad I did.”

“MY DAD ONLY RESPECTS BIG HUNDREDS”

There was no surprise when Aaryavir said he wanted to pay tribute to his father by scoring his dad’s hundred. After all, Sehwag is someone who is never satisfied with small scores.

“I told him I will get a big 100 because he only respects a big 100 – even after getting a 100, a 150 is necessary for his happiness and respect. So it feels good to have done that today,” Aaryavir said.

India will face Afghanistan on Thursday, November 12.

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