New Delhi, November 15 (Yes Punjab News)
India Under-19 opener Aaryavir Sehwag has recalled the nail-biting moments of India’s dramatic Asia Cup final victory over Pakistan, revealing how he chanted prayers from the sidelines and even heard Pakistani fans cheering his family name during the match.
The 18-year-old shared the experience during an emotional video call with his father and former India opener Virender Sehwag, who posted their conversation on Instagram. Aaryavir, named Player of the Tournament, described the tension as India fought back to win the title with a last-ball boundary by Mohit Ulva in Oman on Saturday.
“I was chanting ‘Sita Ram, Sita Ram, Sita Ram’ for an hour sitting on the sidelines. I was just hoping for some miracle, and then these guys started hitting and took it till the last over. A bowler on strike with three needed off the last ball, and I was like, ‘I wish he hits a four or six,’ and he did! We all went crazy. When I got hurt, the physio came to check a couple of times, there was a stand full of Pakistanis, and everyone was shouting ‘Sehwag Sehwag,’ and even they were supporting us! It was so much fun!,” Aaryavir told his father.
India chased down Pakistan’s target of 338, finishing at 339/9 in 50 overs to secure a record-extending ninth U19 Asia Cup title.
Aaryavir played an important role in the chase, scoring 58 off 61 balls. He shared a 95-run opening partnership with captain Lakshya Raichandani, who contributed 80 runs.
His tournament performance went beyond the final. Across five innings, Aaryavir scored 361 runs at an average of 90.25, including one century and three half-centuries. His highest score was 160 against the UAE, while he also scored 51 in the semi-final against Afghanistan.
Virender Sehwag shared the conversation with an emotional message, saying that some moments were bigger than awards, runs and trophies.
“Papa, I was so nervous… I was just chanting Sita Ram, Sita Ram! From winning Player of the Tournament to recalling those nail-biting final moments, a very special conversation with beta @aaryavirsehwag. Some moments are bigger than awards, runs and trophies. These are the memories a father will cherish forever. May you always keep your feet firmly on the ground and touch the skies with your hardwork and talent,” he wrote.
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