Sehwag shares emotional video call with U-19 Asia Cup hero son Aaryavir

New Delhi: In a heartwarming video call with his proud father, Virender Sehwag, India’s U-19 Asia Cup hero Aaryavir revealed that he had received support from Pakistani fans even as he took their team to the cleaners in an edge-of-the-seat final in Oman.

Aaryavir was named Player of the Tournament following India’s thrilling one-wicket win over Pakistan on Sunday.

He scored three half-centuries and a 160 during his team’s triumphant campaign, including a 58 off 61 balls in the high-pressure final.

Considering the nature of India’s win over their arch-rivals, emotions ran high, with some players getting a tad aggressive with their celebrations.

With India needing three runs off the last ball, Mohit Ulva showed remarkable poise and skill to hit a four towards wide long-off.

In a video call posted by his father, Aaryavir said he kept chanting “Sita Ram” as Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan took the game deep from a near-hopeless situation.

Aaryavir braved an elbow injury to play a crucial hand.

“When I got hit on the elbow, the physio came twice or thrice. There were some 2,000 Pakistanis in the stands. They were shouting ‘Sehwag, Sehwag’ as they wanted me to bat on. They were supporting me. It was so much fun,” said an ecstatic Aaryavir during the call with his father.

Aaryavir added that he would need to undergo an MRI scan upon his arrival in Delhi on Sunday.

Besides congratulating his son and the entire team, Sehwag penned an emotional note to accompany the video he posted on social media.

“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. Shri SitaRam,” wrote the former India opener.

It was no surprise that the video garnered millions of views shortly after it was posted.