{
  "id": 18896717,
  "title": "IND vs PAK: Niqab Shafiq Dismisses Sons Of Rahul Dravid And Virender Sehwag In Stunning Double Blow To India During U19 Asia Cup | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/ind-vs-pak-niqab-shafiq-dismisses-sons-of-rahul-dravid-and-virender",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T07:53:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/ind-vs-pak-niqab-shafiq-dismisses-sons-of-rahul-dravid-and-virender-sehwag-in-stunning-double-blow-to-india-during-u19-asia-cup-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling encounter during the U19 Asia Cup 2026, Pakistan spinner Niqab Shafiq delivered a remarkable performance against India. Shafiq dismissed the sons of two cricketing legends, Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid. In the initial act of his bowling, Shafiq dismissed Aaryavir Sehwag, Virender Sehwag's son, who tried to score with a sweep shot but mistimed it, resulting in a stunning diving catch by Mohammad Sayyam. The dismissal sent the crowd into a frenzy. Later, Shafiq repeated his heroics by dismissing Anvay Dravid, son of the former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid. Anvay attempted an inside-out lofted drive but failed to make the necessary connection, allowing Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf to take an impeccable catch. Shafiq's double strike was especially significant as he removed two players who carried the legacy of India's illustrious cricketing families. Both dismissals occurred at critical junctures, thwarting India's attempts to build crucial partnerships against Pakistan. With Sehwag's son and Dravid's son gone, Pakistan continued to tighten its grip on the game, leaving India's batting lineup reeling under immense pressure.",
  "summary": "Pakistan spinner Niqab Shafiq produced a memorable performance against India in the U19 Asia Cup 2026, dismissing the sons of two legendary Indian cricketers, Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid, during their high-voltage Group A encounter on Sunday, November 8. Shafiq first accounted for Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, who attempted to break free with a sweep shot.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistan spinner Niqab Shafiq dismisses Virender Sehwag's son Aaryavir.",
    "Shafiq repeats heroics by dismissing Rahul Dravid's son Anvay.",
    "Double strike impacts India's batting lineup significantly."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}