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Aaryavir Sehwag U19: Selection of Virender Sehwag's son Aryavir in the Indian Under-19 team, mother Aarti showered immense love
Samira Vishwas | August 28, 2026 10:24 PM CST


A star is all set to shine once again on the sky of Indian cricket, on hearing whose name the memories of the explosive batsman Virender Sehwag, who used to hit fours and sixes on the field, get refreshed in the minds of the fans. Yes, Aryaveer Sehwag, the elder son of former Indian legendary opener Virender Sehwag, known as the Sultan of Multan, on the basis of his hard work, unwavering dedication and aggressive batting, has finally achieved the position which every budding cricketer dreams of. Aryaveer Sehwag has been officially selected in India's Under-19 cricket team, after which there has been a flood of congratulations from the sports world to social media. As soon as this big news came out, first of all his mother Aarti Sehwag, restraining her heart's emotions, shared a very cute and emotional post on social media, in which she showered her love on her darling and wrote, 'My baby… proud of you.' For a mother, there can be no greater happiness than seeing her son playing in the blue jersey of the country, and this reaction of Aarti Sehwag is testimony to how many nights Aryaveer must have sweated on the field to reach this point. Being the son of Virender Sehwag, there has always been a huge burden of parental pressure and expectations on Aryaveer, because when your father is such a big legend of the cricket world, then the eyes of the world start weighing your performance at every step. But young Aryaveer ignored all these pressures and chose to respond with his bat and caught the attention of the selectors by scoring runs in domestic cricket and age group tournaments. This historic selection of his has brought a wave of happiness not only in his family but also among all the cricket lovers across the country who want to see the batting style of the Sehwag family once again in the same aggressive manner on the field. The name of Virender Sehwag is recorded in those pages of Indian cricket history which can never be forgotten, who was the first to score a triple century in Test cricket. In such a situation, for his son Aryaveer, following his father's footsteps was both a big challenge and a golden opportunity. It has often been seen that when the child of a great player enters the field of play, a period of comparison begins and people start comparing every shot with the father's style. But Aryaveer Sehwag focused from the beginning that instead of playing in someone's shadow, he would create his own identity. His technique, confidence at the crease and ability to dominate the bowlers are largely similar to those of his father, but he has also developed a great balance of composure and technique in his game as per the needs of modern cricket. While playing in Delhi's age group and various club matches, Aryaveer consistently played brilliant innings, proving that he has what it takes to become a long-haul horse. His centuries and explosive half-centuries in the domestic circuit forced the selectors to think that this young player should now be given a chance to showcase his talent at the international level. When he goes to participate in the camp of the Under-19 team, he will have the opportunity to maintain the status of his father's name as well as write a story of his own which can become an inspiration for the coming generation. Mother Aarti Sehwag's emotional post and celebratory atmosphere in the family. When a young player climbs the biggest ladder of his career, the sacrifice of his family, mother's blessings and father's guidance play the most important role. As soon as the news of Aryaveer Sehwag's selection in the Under-19 team was confirmed, his mother Aarti Sehwag could not contain her joy and immediately shared some beautiful pictures and videos of her son's cricket journey from childhood till now on social media and wrote a heart-touching caption. He addressed his son as 'my baby' and wrote that this success is the result of his hard work and never-say-die spirit. As soon as this post came out, there was a flood of congratulations on the internet, where many former cricketers, Bollywood celebrities and sports lovers wished Aryaveer all the best for his bright future. There is a celebratory atmosphere within the family too, and Virender Sehwag, who is usually known for his witty and outspoken style, was also seen feeling proud of his son's big achievement at this moment. However, being a father, he knows very well that this is just the beginning of the journey, and the real challenge is to come out on the field and give one's best performance for the country. This strong support of the family and this unwavering support of his parents is the biggest strength of Aryaveer, which will help in keeping him mentally strong in any difficult situation. After selection in the Under-19 team, now new and big challenges are in front of Aryaveer. The Indian Under-19 cricket team is known all over the world for its talent and for producing future champions, from where many great players have taken the reins of the senior Team India. Many stars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and recent times Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill have become the best players in the world from this under-19 level. Now Aryaveer Sehwag also has a golden opportunity to utilize this platform fully and live up to the expectations of the selectors and the country. In the coming days, the Under-19 team has to play many important series and multinational tournaments, where they will have to face foreign pitches and difficult conditions. The real test for Aryaveer will begin now, because the pace, swing and strategic plans of the bowlers at the international level are quite different and of a higher level than in domestic cricket. He has no shortage of technical skills, but his ability to handle mental pressure will determine how far he goes. Cricket pundits believe that if Aryaveer continues the art of playing his shots openly and without fear like his father at this level, then he can become a huge future for the Indian batting order. The eyes of the country are now fixed on this young player to see what kind of fireworks will be seen from his bat when he will come on the field wearing the blue jersey of India for the first time.


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