Aaryavir Sehwag's old interview with Virat Kohli goes viral after U19 Asia Cup heroics

Aaryavir Sehwag's 2017 interaction with then India captain Virat Kohli for Star Sports has resurfaced on social media after the 19-year-old struck a 160 against the UAE in the Under-19 Asia Cup.Aaryavir Sehwag and Virat Kohli (Courtesy: Screengrabs from Star Sports/Sony Sports)New Delhi,Nov 11, 2026 15:33 ISTAlmost nine years after he sat across Virat Kohli with a microphone in his hand, Aaryavir Sehwag is making headlines of his own. A video of the youngster interviewing Kohli in 2017 has resurfaced after the son of former India opener Virender Sehwag struck a memorable 160 in the Under-19 Asia Cup.Aaryavir, who was a young child when he interviewed the then India captain across all three formats for Star Sports, has since taken his first significant steps in age-group cricket. His innings against the UAE on Monday helped India register a 70-run victory and secure a place in the semi-finals.The 19-year-old scored 160 off 168 deliveries, striking 17 fours and seven sixes. He shared a 193-run partnership with VK Vineeth, who contributed 67, as India posted 309 for seven.As his innings attracted attention, the old interview with Kohli began circulating on social media, offering a glimpse of Aaryavir's early admiration for one of India's most influential batters. During the interaction, 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 cricketers. The meeting had taken place after Kohli had scored his first double century in Under-17 cricket.Aaryavir also asked Kohli about the now-famous photograph of Ashish Nehra presenting a trophy to the former India captain as a teenager. Kohli also spoke about his journey in the game and encouraged the youngster to dream big and believe in his abilities.Straight from the goldmine! When a young Aaryavir Sehwag interviewed his icon Virat Kohli! Years later, he's making headlines of his own with the bat in India's U19 colours! https://t.co/pCCdJk7CkQ— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) November 11, 2026Aaryavir has previously spoken about his admiration for Kohli's approach to batting. In an interaction ahead of the tournament, he spoke about wanting to incorporate aspects of the former India captain's game into his own.The knock against the UAE was Aaryavir's maiden Youth ODI century. He had also impressed earlier in the competition, scoring an unbeaten 72 against Nepal.While his famous surname inevitably brings expectations, Aaryavir is beginning to carve out his own identity in age-group cricket.The youngster will be in focus when India take on Afghanistan in the U19 Asia Cup semifinal on Thursday in Oman.- Ends