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Sons of Dravid and Sehwag could face Pakistan in Asia Cup

Two legendary names in Indian cricket could soon feature in another India vs Pakistan contest. Only this time, it could be the next generation carrying those famous surnames. Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid were two very different batters who played together for India for more than a decade. Sehwag was known for his fearless attacking approach, while Dravid earned the nickname 'The Wall' for his…

Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid, both iconic Indian cricketers, have two sons who could soon represent India against Pakistan in the Under 19 Asia Cup. Aaryavir Sehwag, a fearless opening batter, and Anvay Dravid, a talented wicketkeeper batter, are both in contention for the tournament set to take place in Oman from November 5 to 14.

The Indian squad for the Under 19 Asia Cup has not been announced yet, but both Aaryavir and Anvay have previously represented India in Under 19 matches. Aaryavir made headlines in 2024 with his impressive score of 297 against Meghalaya in the Cooch Behar Trophy, while Anvay scored 87 against Sri Lanka Under 19 earlier this year.

Both players were also part of India's recent youth ODI series against Australia. The possibility of seeing Aaryavir and Anvay face off against Pakistan is an exciting prospect for Indian cricket fans, who fondly recall the legacies of their fathers, Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid. However, both youngsters must secure their spots in India's squad before they can face off against the arch-rivals.

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