Virender Sehwag gets emotional after son Aryavir’s victory, says, “A father will cherish these memories forever

November 15, 2026

New Delhi: Indian cricket legend Virender Sehwag shared an emotional video of a video call with his son Aryavir Sehwag on social media after India’s title win in the Under-19 Asia Cup. Along with the video, Sehwag wrote, “These are moments a father cherishes for a lifetime.” He wished his son well and expressed hope that he will reach new heights through his hard work and talent.

India defeated Pakistan in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup in Oman on Saturday to win the title. India had to chase a target of 338 runs. Aryavir Sehwag played a crucial innings of 58 runs off 61 balls. Mohik Ulva’s four off the last ball helped India secure a thrilling victory.

Aryavir was named Player of the Tournament for his outstanding performance throughout the tournament. He scored a total of 361 runs in five matches at an average of 90.25 and a strike rate of over 95. He also scored one century and three half-centuries. He also hit the highest number of sixes in the tournament, 16. Aryavir proved his talent in big matches by scoring half-centuries in both the semi-final and final.

Aryavir was nervous during the last over of the final

In an Instagram video shared by Virender Sehwag, Aryavir is heard telling his father about the thrill of the final over of the final. He explained that when India needed eight runs to win in the last over with one wicket remaining, he was very nervous. During such a tense moment, he kept chanting “Sita Ram, Sita Ram,” which helped him remain calm.

Aryavir also jokingly mentioned that while he was batting, the Pakistani spectators were chanting “Sehwag, Sehwag.” It’s worth noting that Virender Sehwag has an impressive record in Pakistan. He scored India’s first Test triple century against Pakistan in Multan.

Sehwag’s emotional message for his son

Virender Sehwag wrote alongside the video, “Papa, I was so nervous… I was just chanting Sitaram, Sitaram!”

He further wrote that this conversation with his son Aryavir, from becoming the Player of the Tournament to recalling the thrilling moments of the final, is very special to him. Some moments are bigger than awards, runs, and trophies. A father cherishes such memories forever.

Wishing his son well, Sehwag urged him to always remain grounded and reach great heights through his hard work and talent.

This was the India-Pakistan final

Batting first in the match, Pakistan scored 337 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 50 overs. Usman Khan scored a century of 107 runs off 111 balls, including 11 fours and three sixes. Abdul Qadir scored 80 runs off 54 balls, and Farhan Yousuf scored 63 runs off 60 balls.

Chasing the target of 338 runs, India got off to a flying start with captain Lakshay Raichandani and Aryavir Sehwag. They shared a 95-run partnership for the first wicket. Lakshay scored 80 runs off 101 balls, while Aryavir scored 58 runs off 61 balls.

However, the Indian team then lost wickets continuously, and the score became 252 for eight. In such a difficult situation, Manal Chauhan and Mohik Ulva shared a crucial 67-run partnership. Manal scored 47 runs off 32 balls.

After Manal’s dismissal, Mohik Ulva took over. He scored an unbeaten 49 off 26 balls, including a last-ball boundary to give India victory. Chigurupati Venkat also contributed 11 runs to help India win the Under-19 Asia Cup after defeating Pakistan in a thrilling match.