Sehwag and Dravid sons score big centuries in Under-19 cricket

Sons of former Indian cricket stars Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid scored major centuries on Friday during the Under-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy matches held in Vizianagaram.

Match Performances

Seventeen-year-old Anvay Dravid captained Karnataka and scored 151 runs off just 100 balls, helping his team successfully chase down a 358-run target using the VJD method against Gujarat. Meanwhile, Aaryavir Sehwag captained Delhi and hit 173 runs from 143 balls to push his team's total to 289, though Chandigarh managed to chase down the target in 41.3 overs.

Coach Guidance

Delhi coach Rajeev Nayyar had spoken to Aaryavir the night before the match, advising him to stay patient, respect the new ball, and avoid throwing away his wicket after getting a good start. Despite the loss, Aaryavir's impressive knock earned him a spot in the India Under-19 squad for the upcoming Asia Cup next month.

Context

Young cricketers often face extra attention and high expectations when following in the footsteps of legendary parents who played at the international level. The Vinoo Mankad Trophy serves as a key domestic tournament for identifying talented young players across India and preparing them for higher levels of representative cricket.