Aaryavir Sehwag’s old video of interviewing Virat Kohli goes viral amid U19 Asia Cup heroics – Watch

Almost nine years after interviewing Virat Kohli as a young child, Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India cricketer Virender Sehwag, is back in the spotlight, this time for his performances on the cricket field. A video of his 2017 interaction with Kohli has resurfaced on social media after the son of former India opener Virender Sehwag scored 160 in the Under-19 Asia Cup.

Aaryavir was a child when he interviewed Kohli, who was then India’s captain across all three formats, for Star Sports. Since then, he has taken his first steps in age-group cricket and is now making a name for himself with the bat.

On Tuesday, the 19-year-old played a key role in India’s 70-run win over the UAE, which secured their place in the semi-finals. Aaryavir scored 160 off 168 balls, hitting 17 fours and seven sixes. He also shared a 193-run partnership with VK Vineeth, who scored 67, as India posted 309 for seven.

Following his innings, the video of his interaction with Kohli from 2017 started doing the rounds on social media. The interview offered a glimpse into Aaryavir’s admiration for the former India captain.

During the conversation, Aaryavir asked Kohli about his first meeting with Virender Sehwag. Kohli recalled meeting the former India opener in Delhi through a state-level coach who knew both of them. The meeting took place after Kohli had scored his first double century in Under-17 cricket.

Aaryavir also brought up a photograph of Ashish Nehra presenting a trophy to Kohli when the latter was a teenager. He asked Kohli how it felt to later have Nehra play under his captaincy.

“This is why I say this: Always think, ‘I can do it’,” said Kohli.