Aryavir had promised his father, Virender Sehwag, that he would score a big century
"My father has always wanted me to score big hundreds. I had promised him that I would score a big hundred. I know he has always loved big hundreds. I am really happy that I could keep my promise," Aryavir said.
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The name Sehwag has always been synonymous with fearless batting and big hundreds. And Aryavir Sehwag is already showing signs of carrying that legacy forward. The India U-19 batter revealed that he had promised his father, Virender Sehwag, that he would score a big hundred. He has now fulfilled that promise with a match-winning performance in the Asia Cup.
Aryavir Sehwag was the chief architect of India's impressive total of 309/7 in 50 overs against the UAE. He smashed 160 off 168 balls, including 17 boundaries and seven sixes. His outstanding knock helped India register a 70-run victory, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Speaking after the match, Aryavir said his plan was to spend time at the crease and build a big innings. The pitch was not particularly easy to bat on, and he showed tremendous patience on a turning track without allowing too many dot balls to build pressure.
"The ball was turning on the wicket. I decided that I had to bat for at least 40 overs. I didn't worry about dot balls. I knew I could do it, and I had to score big," he said.
He then revealed the story behind his magnificent hundred, explaining how a promise to his father had motivated him.
"My father has always wanted me to score big hundreds. I had promised him that I would score a big hundred. I know he has always loved big hundreds. I am really happy that I could keep my promise," Aryavir said.
And so, the son of India's explosive batting legend Virender Sehwag has taken his first significant step towards carrying forward his father's legacy in the Indian jersey. Aryavir's magnificent knock in the Asia Cup could well be the beginning of an exciting journey.
