New Delhi: Aaryavir Sehwag, the 17-year-old son of former India batter Virender Sehwag, made headlines on Thursday with an outstanding double century for Delhi in their Cooch Behar Trophy match against Meghalaya. Playing at the MCA Cricket Ground in Shillong, Aaryavir remained unbeaten on 200, helping Delhi secure a commanding 208-run lead on Day 1. The Cooch Behar Trophy is a prestigious four-day tournament organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for players under the age of 19.
After electing to bat, hosts Meghalaya posted a modest total of 260 runs in their first innings. In response, Delhi’s openers, Aaryavir Sehwag and Arnav S Bugga, put together a solid 180-run partnership for the first wicket, setting the stage for a commanding reply.
Bugga contributed a brilliant century before his dismissal on Day 2, but it was Aaryavir Sehwag who stole the show, carrying his bat at the close of play. He remained unbeaten on a remarkable 200 off just 229 deliveries, showcasing his maturity and flair at the crease.
Alongside Aaryavir’s stellar performance, Dhanya Nakra also impressed with a brisk knock, remaining unbeaten on 98 off just 91 balls. The duo’s partnership further solidified Delhi’s dominant position in the match.
Earlier this year, Aaryavir Sehwag marked his Under-19 debut for Delhi in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy against Manipur. He made an impressive start to his career with a composed knock of 49 runs, contributing significantly to Delhi’s 49-run victory.
Last year, Virender Sehwag shared that his son Aaryavir has already set his sights on securing an IPL contract, reflecting his ambition and focus on making a mark in professional cricket.
“My son is 15 years old and is already working hard to get a chance to play in the IPL. 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,” Sehwag told Star Sports.
