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Aaryavir Sehwag Set for India Under-19 Debut Alongside Dravid
Aaryavir Sehwag, the son of former India batter Virender Sehwag, has been picked for India’s Under-19 team.
He will play against Australia in his first series for the team.
Rahul Dravid’s son, Anvay Dravid, is also in the squad.
Aaryavir recently scored 297 runs in a youth tournament.
His coaches say he bats aggressively and uses some shots like his father.
They also say he works hard and does not act entitled because he is a famous cricketer’s son.
He had to wait for opportunities in the Delhi Premier League but continued training seriously.
Coaches also believe he can bowl useful leg-spin.
Selectors are interested in his ability to score quickly as a young opening batter.
Aaryavir Sehwag has been selected for India Under-19’s series against Australia.
The series will mark Aaryavir’s India Under-19 debut, while Anvay Dravid has played at this level before.
Aaryavir scored 297 against Meghalaya in the 2024 Cooch Behar Trophy.
Coaches say his backfoot punch, cut shot and aggressive approach resemble Virender Sehwag’s batting.
Selectors reportedly value his attacking style as they assess future opening options for India Under-19.
- Who
- Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid are part of India Under-19’s squad; Aaryavir is the son of Virender Sehwag and Anvay is the son of Rahul Dravid.
- What
- Aaryavir has been selected for his India Under-19 debut in a series against Australia.
- Where
- The players represent India Under-19; Aaryavir has also played for Delhi Under-19 and West Delhi Lions.
- When
- The squad was announced on Thursday, with the series scheduled for next month.
- Why
- Selectors reportedly considered Aaryavir’s aggressive batting and his potential as a future opening option.
Key facts
- Aaryavir's landmark score
- 297 against Meghalaya in the 2024 Cooch Behar Trophy
- India Under-19 debut
- The Australia series will be Aaryavir Sehwag’s first series for India Under-19
- Family connection
- Aaryavir is Virender Sehwag’s son; Anvay Dravid is Rahul Dravid’s son
- Domestic team
- Aaryavir has been a consistent player for Delhi Under-19
- Delhi Premier League
- He scored 22 runs from 14 balls in his first game of the season for West Delhi Lions
- Additional skill
- Aaryavir is described as a useful leg-spinner with a strong googly
Quotes
Yogesh Nagar
Delhi Under-19 coach who has worked with Aaryavir and previously played under Virender Sehwag.
“Aaryavir’s backfoot game is just like his father’s. You could figure out that this is Virender Sehwag’s son just by his batting technique.”
indianexpress.com
“Aaryavir was not satisfied after scoring 297. Anyone else would have been, but he has a hunger for runs that is rarely quenched.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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