Aaryavir Sehwag is following his father Virender Sehwag's footsteps |Courtesy – ACC/AP
\n\nAfter scoring his first century in India (India U19) colours, which proved to be a 'daddy hundred' with a knock of 160 runs in 168 balls against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) U19 team during the 2026 Men's Asia Cup U19 clash at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) in Muscat, Oman, Aaryavir Sehwag revealed that he promised his father Virender a big century. The 19-year-old's effort helped India win the must-win clash by 70 runs to seal their place in the semi-final despite the defeat to Pakistan U19 in their previous.
\n\nAaryavir's marathon knock helped the Indian U19 team post a huge total of 309 runs on the board after the UAE U19 won the toss and chose to bowl first. In reply, the Men in Blue's bowling unit bowled out their opponents for just 239 runs to seal their victory.
\n\nAaryavir pointed out that his father was someone who only scored big centuries, and he wants to live up to his legacy. The teenager further stated that before the game he talked to the Indian cricket legend and made a promise to play a…
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