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Aaryavir Sehwag fulfils dad's promise in U19 Asia Cup [Source: IG, AFP]
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag’s teenage son, Aaryavir, slammed a daddy hundred in the recent U19 Asia Cup game against UAE. Following the match-winning knock, Aaryavir revealed how he promised his dad he would score a big century and lived up to it.
Aaryavir received a maiden call for the U19 Asia Cup, which is currently being held in Oman. The explosive opener smashed UAE left, right and centre as he scored 160 runs off 168 balls with 17 fours and 7 sixes.
Aaryavir Sehwag fulfils promise made to Virender Sehwag
Interestingly, after his remarkable hundred, Aaryavir Sehwag spoke to the media and revealed a conversation he had with his dad, Virender Sehwag. The teenager said that he made a promise to his father that he would score a big hundred in the crucial match.
Aaryavir revealed that since his dad is a big fan of daddy hundreds, he had to get one in the U19 Asia Cup. And he is more than happy and satisfied to have fulfilled that promise.
“I wanted to make a big score. I had promised someone to make a big score today, and thankfully I made it. And that person is my dad (Virender Sehwag). I told my dad I will get a big hundred. I have a legacy to live up to as he only likes big hundreds,” Aaryavir said.
Interestingly, India U19’s game against UAE U19 was a must-win contest because India had lost 1 of their 2 games. Hence, with this victory, they climbed to second place in Group A.
Aaryavir's slow start before accelerating
Having said that, even though Aaryavir Sehwag is as aggressive as his dad, Virender Sehwag, he began his innings against UAE with a slow and steady approach. For starters, he took 14 deliveries to get off the mark.
Later, Sehwag reached his half-century in 69 balls and completed his maiden Youth ODI century in 131 balls. After reaching three figures, he accelerated and eventually scored 160.
He explained that the pitch was turning and that he wanted to bat for around 40 overs rather than take unnecessary risks early in the innings. Eventually, his patience proved crucial for India.
“The wicket was turning a little. I started off and decided to play long and bat for 40-odd overs. There were challenges on the wicket. I didn’t get bothered about the dot balls, as I knew I would catch up,” he added.
India U19 set a target of 310 for UAE U19, which was definitely a steep task. Eventually, UAE folded on 239 runs, thus handing India a commanding 70-run victory, with Aaryavir Sehwag bagging the man of the match award.
