WATCH: Virender Sehwag shares emotional video call clip with son Aaryavir after India's triumph in U19 Asia Cup 2026
Virender Sehwag praises his son, Aaryavir Sehwag, after India’s win.
India won the Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 after defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final in Oman. Chasing 338, India’s young guns secured a one-wicket victory on the final ball.
It was a close contest; India needed three runs off the final ball. Mohit Ulva kept his composure and hit a four to secure a memorable victory for India. Manal Chauhan also played a key role in the final stages of the chase.
Aaryavir Sehwag was another key player for India during the tournament. The youngster scored 361 runs in five innings and finished as the Player of the Tournament. He also scored 58 runs in the final and shared a 95-run partnership with captain Lakshya Raichandani.
After India’s title win, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag shared a video call with his son Aaryavir on Instagram. During the conversation, Aaryavir spoke about an interesting moment when Pakistani fans were cheering for him during the final.
Aaryavir Sehwag reveals Pakistan fans chanted his name
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During the video call, Aaryavir told his father that around 2,000 Pakistani fans in the stands were cheering for him while he was batting. He told his father that Pakistani fans were shouting “Sehwag-Sehwag” and wanted him to continue batting.
Speaking about the tense moments of the final, Aaryavir said:
“I was so nervous… was just chanting Sita Ram, Sita Ram!”
Virender Sehwag shares a special message for his son
Virender Sehwag was happy to hear his son’s experience and shared the video on Instagram. He also wrote a special message for Aaryavir after his Player of the Tournament performance.
The former India opener wrote:
“Some moments are bigger than awards, runs and trophies. These are the memories a father will cherish forever.”
He also wished his son success and asked him to stay grounded and continue working hard.
Aaryavir had an excellent tournament with the bat. He scored 361 runs in five innings at an average of 90.25, including one century and three half-centuries.
His best performance came against the UAE, where he scored 160 runs. He also scored 72 not out against Nepal and 51 against Afghanistan in the semi-final.
His 58-run knock in the final against Pakistan helped India stay in the chase before the lower-order batters completed the memorable victory.
How many runs did Aaryavir Sehwag score in the U19 Asia Cup 2026?
He scored 361 runs in five innings at an average of 90.25, including one century and three half-centuries.
How many runs did Aaryavir Sehwag score in the Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 final?
Aaryavir scored 58 runs off 61 balls against Pakistan in the final.
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