Virender Sehwag's Son Aaryavir Hits Double Century in Cooch Behar Trophy

In the match that began on Wednesday, Meghalaya chose to bat first and posted a total of 260 runs in the first innings. However, on Day 2 of the contest, Delhi dominated with a massive lead of 208 runs at Stumps, having lost only two wickets. This significant lead was largely due to an outstanding partnership between Aaryavir and Arnav S Bugga, who put up a sensational 180-run opening stand. Arnav scored a century before being dismissed, while Aaryavir went on to achieve a double century, remaining unbeaten on 200 off 229 balls. His innings was decorated with 34 boundaries and two sixes. At the close of play, Delhi was at 48 for two, with Dhanya Nakra also unbeaten on 98 off 91 deliveries.

Earlier in October, Aaryavir made his debut in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, where he scored 49 against Manipur to help Delhi win the match by six wickets.

Being the son of a legendary cricketer often comes with a challenges, both on and off the field, but Sehwag, speaking in an interview back in 2019, had said that he has put no pressure on his son to follow his footsteps.

“I don’t want to see another Virender Sehwag in them. They can become a Virat Kohli or a Hardik Pandya or MS Dhoni. But they don’t have to [become] cricketers. They are free to choose their careers and we will help them achieve as far as possible. But the bottom line is to become good human beings. That’s non-negotiable,” he said.

Earlier in 2023, Sehwag, however, revealed that his son is already working hard to grab the attention of IPL franchises.

“My son is 15 years old and is already working hard to get a chance to play in the IPL,” he said on Star Sports.

“The IPL has benefited young talent the most. Earlier, nobody got noticed from Ranji Trophy performances and hence couldn’t make it to the Indian team. But now, if you perform well in the IPL and you showcase your talent, then immediately, you get an opportunity to play for the Indian team. Because of the IPL, so many children from smaller states of the country have started taking cricket seriously and try their best to participate in the IPL and strive hard for it,” he added.