Aaryavir Sehwag said that he had promised to his father that he would slam a big hundred in a must-win match of the U-19 Asia Cup. (Screengrabs: Sony Sports Network X)

Former India player Virender Sehwag’s son Aaryavir said that he had promised his father that he would slam a big hundred in a must-win match of the U-19 Asia Cup, which he lived up to with his 160 off 168 balls innings on Tuesday against the UAE.

His belligerent batting eventually set up a 70-run win for India U-19, which sent them to the semifinals. “I wanted to make a big score. I had promised someone to make a big score today, and thankfully I made it. And that person is my dad (Virender Sehwag). I told my dad I will get a big hundred. I have a legacy to live up to as he only likes big hundreds,” Aaryavir said after the game.

He took 14 balls to get off the mark before reaching his fifty off 69 balls. His maiden hundred in Youth ODIs came off 131 balls.

“The wicket was turning a little.…