Aaryavir Sehwag
I started off and decided to play long and bat for 40-odd overs. The India U19 batter revealed that he had promised his father, former India opener Virender Sehwag , a big hundred.
And I wanted to make a big score,” Aaryavir said. I told him I will get a big hundred. 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. “Feels amazing. The wicket was turning a little. There were challenges on the wicket. I didn’t get bothered about the dot balls. I knew I would catch up. And that person is my dad (Virender Sehwag). I have a legacy to live up to as he only likes big hundreds,” he added.
“I had promised someone to make a big score today and thankfully I made it.
UAE eventually finished at 239 in their 50 overs, handing India a convincing 70-run victory. The result also helped India secure their place in the semi-finals of the U19 Asia Cup, where they are set to face Afghanistan on November 12. Speaking during the post-match presentation, the youngster revealed that he had entered the contest with a clear plan to spend considerable time at the crease and build a big innings.
Despite finding some challenges against the turning surface, he remained patient and refused to let the dot balls affect his approach.
Aaryavir delivered 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 went on to register a comprehensive 70-run victory.