Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag celebrated his son Aaryavir's epic 297-run innings in the Cooch Behar Trophy, a premier under-19 four-day tournament. Representing Delhi at Shillong's MCA Stadium, Aaryavir smashed 51 fours and three sixes against Meghalaya at a jaw-dropping strike rate of over 90.
While applauding his son's brilliant innings on social media, Sehwag humorously reminded Aaryavir of a 2015 promise. The former India opener had pledged to gift him a Ferrari if he broke his record of 319 runs. Aaryavir missed the milestone by just 23 runs, but his innings drew praise from fans and his proud father alike.
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"Well played @aaryavirsehwag. Missed a Ferrari by 23 runs. But well done, keep the fire alive and may you score many more daddy hundreds and doubles and triples. Khel jaao..," Virender Sehwag wrote on X.
Virender Sehwag made history by scoring a brilliant 309 against Pakistan in Multan in 2004, making him the first Indian to score a triple century in Test cricket.
Four years later, he outdid himself, scoring 319 against South Africa in Chennai. To date, Sehwag remains the only Indian batter to have recorded two triple centuries in Tests.
Who is Aaryavir Sehwag?
Aaryavir Sehwag is the elder son of cricket legend Virender Sehwag. Born in 2007, the talented youngster is making a name for himself as an opening batter, delivering impressive performances in domestic cricket and age-group tournaments. Aaryavir's remarkable batting display in this season's Cooch Behar Trophy highlights his aggressive batting style, reminiscent of his father's approach. The rising batting star seems to be on the right track to establish himself as a promising talent in Indian cricket.