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A video of his 2017 interaction with Kohli has resurfaced on social media after the son of former India opener Virender Sehwag scored 160 in the Under-19 Asia Cup. On Tuesday, the 19-year-old played a key role in India’s 70-run win over the UAE, which secured their place in the semi-finals. Aaryavir scored 160 off 168 balls, hitting 17 fours and seven sixes. He also shared a 193-run partnership with VK Vineeth, who scored 67, as India posted 309 for seven.
Almost nine years after interviewing Virat Kohli as a young child, Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India cricketer Virender Sehwag , is back in the spotlight, this time for his performances on the cricket field. Aaryavir was a child when he interviewed Kohli, who was then India’s captain across all three formats, for Star Sports.
Since then, he has taken his first steps in age-group cricket and is now making a name for himself with the bat.
Following his innings, the video of his interaction with Kohli from 2017 started doing the rounds on social media. The interview offered a glimpse into Aaryavir’s admiration for the former India captain.
The meeting took place after Kohli had scored his first double century in Under-17 cricket. The 160 against the UAE was Aaryavir’s maiden Youth ODI century. He had also scored an unbeaten 72 against Nepal earlier in the tournament.
“This is why I say this: Always think, ‘I can do it’,” said Kohli. Kohli recalled meeting the former India opener in Delhi through a state-level coach who knew both of them.