Virender Sehwag's son, Aaryavir, debuted in the Delhi Premier League for Central Delhi Kings, opening the batting like his father. The 17-year-old hit impressive boundaries against Navdeep Saini and Rounak Waghela, scoring 22 off 16 balls. Aaryavir shared memories of watching his father play, acknowledging the inspiration he draws from Sehwag's career and understanding his greatness as a player.
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