‘I told him I would get a big hundred’: Aaryavir reveals special interview with father Virender Sehwag

The name Sehwag has long been associated with fearless batting and big hundreds and Aaryavir Sehwag is already showing signs of carrying that legacy forward. The India U19 batsman revealed that he promised his father, former India opener Virender Sehwag, a big hundred.Aaryavir produced a match-winning performance in India’s Group A encounter, smashing 160 off 168 deliveries to help the team post 309/7 in their allotted 50 overs. His knock, which featured 17 fours and seven sixes, earned him the Player of the Match award as India registered a comprehensive 70-run victory.During the post-match presentation, the youngster revealed that he entered the competition with a clear plan to spend a lot of time in the crease and build a big innings. Despite finding some issues in the swing area, he remained patient and refused to let the balls affect his approach.“It’s an amazing feeling. The wicket was spinning a bit. I started and decided to play long and bowl 40 overs. There were challenges on the wicket. I wasn’t worried about the dots. I knew I was going to make it. And I wanted to score big,” said Aaryavir.The young man then revealed the special promise behind his shifts, revealing that his father was the person he wanted to deliver the big hundred for.“I promised someone that I would make a big score today and luckily I did. And that person is my dad (Virender Sehwag). I told him that I will get a big hundred. I have a legacy to fulfill because he only likes big hundreds,” he added.

Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineeth match defining stitch of 193 runs

Aaryavir’s innings proved to be the backbone of India’s batting effort after UAE won the toss and elected to field. The young opener initially built a steady partnership with skipper Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani, who contributed 17 before departing. However, VK Vineeth’s arrival at the crease changed the dynamics of the innings.The pair spearheaded the UAE bowling attack and put together a crucial 193-run partnership for the second wicket. While Aaryavir anchored the innings and accelerated at regular intervals, Vineeth played an impressive supporting role with his 67 off 69 deliveries.Aaryavir eventually departed on 160 after spending 40 overs at the crease, hitting 17 boundaries and seven maximums. Vineeth’s contribution ensured India maintained their momentum as they crossed the 300-run mark. UAE fought back towards the end of the innings with Naseem Khan claiming four wickets for 48 runs. However, India managed to finish at 309/7 in 50 overs.

Ishan Sood leads the bowling attack as India beat the UAE by 70 runs

Chasing 310, UAE struggled to build momentum against India’s disciplined bowling attack, losing wickets at regular intervals.Ahmed Khudadad offered resistance with a fighting 74, while Noorullah Ayobi contributed 39. However, the visitors could not put together the partnerships needed to challenge India’s total. Ishan Sood led the Indian bowling effort with three wickets for 37 runs while the rest of the attack got important breakthroughs.UAE eventually finished on 239 in their 50 overs, giving India a convincing 70-run victory. The result also helped India secure a place in the semi-finals of the U-19 Asia Cup, where they will face Afghanistan on November 12.