Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has shared a video on the social media platform Instagram. In this he is talking to his elder son Aryaveer Sehwag on video call. During this, Aryaveer told that when he got injured, the Pakistani spectators present in the stadium were also encouraging him. About 2 thousand Pakistani spectators sitting in the stands were shouting 'Sehwag-Sehwag'. Aryaveer also told his father about his experience in the last moments of the match. Let us tell you that Aryaveer Sehwag was the highest run scorer in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026. He scored a total of 361 runs in 5 matches. This includes one century and three half-centuries. He was chosen Player of the Tournament for his excellent performance.
While talking to his father, Aryaveer told that he had been sitting and chanting the name of Sitaram-Sitaram for about an hour. He hoped that something good would happen in the match. After this, 8 runs were needed in the last over. Aryaveer told that as soon as the four was hit, the spectators present in the stadium jumped with joy. He also told his father about his injury. According to Aryaveer, two-three physios came to the field after the injury. Now he also has to undergo X-ray.
'Pakistanis were shouting Sehwag-Sehwag'
Aryaveer Sehwag told that when he got injured, the Pakistani spectators sitting in the stands were also encouraging him. He told his father, 'When I got injured, two-three physios came. There were 2 thousand Pakistanis from the stand, everyone was shouting Sehwag-Sehwag. Pakistanis were also supporting everyone. It was fun, friend. Papa, I will do it for you in some time.
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'I was chanting Sitaram-Sitaram for an hour'
Aryaveer also shared the experience of the last moments of the match with his father on video call. He said, 'I was sitting for an hour and chanting the name Sitaram-Sitaram. Brother, let something happen, let something happen. Then he hit. Then there were 8 runs in the last over and the bowler was batting. I was thinking that I might hit a four or something. And it started and everyone went crazy.
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The injury occurred in the fifth over.
On the first ball of the fifth over of the Indian innings, the ball of Pakistan fast bowler Ali Raza hit the right forearm of Aryaveer. He became troubled with pain after being hit by the ball. After this the physio reached the field and bandaged his injured hand. Aryaveer told his father that he also had to get an X-ray done. Virender Sehwag congratulated Aryaveer and the entire team. Praising his son's performance, he said, 'All the best and many congratulations.' And convey my best wishes to everyone.