Virendar Sehwag's son named captain for Delhi U-19
Dubai: Aryavir Sehwag has been handed a major responsibility after being named captain of Delhi’s Under-19 team for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. The 18-year-old’s appointment comes soon after he represented India Under-19 against Australia, giving him another opportunity to establish himself in age-group cricket. The tournament is scheduled to begin on October 8 in Visakhapatnam. Aryavir was part of…
Dubai - 18-year-old Aryavir Sehwag has been appointed as captain of Delhi’s Under-19 team for the upcoming Vinoo Mankad Trophy. This significant responsibility follows his impressive performance representing India Under-19 against Australia in a recent series. The tournament commences on October 8 in Visakhapatnam. Aryavir previously participated in India’s three-match Youth ODI series against Australia in Rajkot last month, where he scored 28, 47, and 34 runs respectively, contributing to India’s 3-0 victory.
His 109 runs across the series came without a half-century, but his consistency has strengthened his reputation. Notably, Aryavir's 47-run innings in the second match was close to a half-century before being run out. Earning the Delhi captaincy offers Aryavir an opportunity to demonstrate greater maturity with the bat and as a leader.
His previous performances in domestic age-group cricket, including a near-triple century and 496 runs in 2025’s Cooch Behar Trophy, highlight his potential. As the son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, Aryavir has gained attention due to his surname, but the captaincy provides another platform to establish his individual identity. The Vinoo Mankad Trophy will serve as his next challenge.
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