Overview

• Aaryavir opened on debut for Central Delhi Kings in the Delhi Premier League, scoring 22 off 16 with consecutive boundaries off Navdeep Saini before falling in Rounak Waghela’s over to a catch by Mayank Rawat.
• He was signed at the July auction for INR 8 lakh and, like his father, bats right-handed at the top of the order in a league positioned as a platform for emerging talent.
• In a recent rapid-fire interview, he chose Shubman Gill over MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, but named Virat Kohli as his era’s greatest and said he dreams of sharing an IPL dressing room with him.
• He reflected on Virender Sehwag’s career in a Delhi Capitals video, saying professional cricket has deepened his appreciation for his father’s achievements.
• Separately, Virender Sehwag voiced confidence that India can win the Asia Cup 2025 under Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership, with the UAE event scheduled for September 9–28.