New Delhi: India defeated Pakistan by one wicket in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup. Aryavir, son of former India cricketer Virender Sehwag, played a crucial 58-run knock in the final. After India’s victory, he called his father and spoke about the thrilling final moments of the match.
Aryavir revealed that as the match entered its final stages, he had started chanting ‘Sita Ram, Sita Ram’ and continued doing so until India secured the win.
During the phone conversation with his father, Aryavir said, “I had been sitting for an hour, chanting ‘Sita Ram, Sita Ram’, hoping that something would happen. Then they hit a four and won the match. The final over was so thrilling. I kept chanting. We needed three runs off the last ball, and the bowler was batting. Then a four was hit, and everyone went crazy after the victory.
“When I got injured, the physio came to check on me. Pakistani fans were also shouting ‘Sehwag, Sehwag’. Even the Pakistani supporters were cheering for me. It was so much fun, Dad. What an amazing feeling!”
Sharing the video, Sehwag wrote, “Papa, I was so nervous… I was just chanting ‘Sita Ram, Sita Ram’! From winning the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award to recalling those thrilling moments in the final, here is a very special conversation with my son Aryavir.
“Some moments are bigger than awards, runs and trophies. These are memories a father will cherish forever. May you always stay grounded and reach the greatest heights through your hard work and talent. Shri Sita Ram.”
Aryavir Sehwag Named Player of the Tournament
Opening the innings just like his father, Aryavir scored 58 runs off 61 balls and shared a crucial 95-run partnership in 17.4 overs with captain Lakshya Raichandani, who scored 80.
This strong start played a major role in helping India successfully chase down the massive target of 338 runs.
The right-handed batter scored a total of 361 runs in five innings at an impressive average of 90.25. His tally included one century and three half-centuries, earning him the ‘Player of the Series’ award.
