Sehwag's Son Interviewed Virat Kohli at Age 9
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A video of Aryavir Sehwag, son of former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, has gone viral again. The video shows Aryavir interviewing star batsman Virat Kohli when Aryavir was only 9 years old. In the clip, Kohli shares his secret to success with the young boy.
Aryavir is now a cricketer himself and will play a big match soon. He is part of the Indian team taking part in the Under-19 Asia Cup. India will face Afghanistan in the semi-final of the tournament. Fans are asking what time the match starts and where they can watch it live.
The old video has brought back memories for many cricket fans. They remember how a young Aryavir once sat down with one of the world's top batsmen. Now, years later, Aryavir is following in his father's footsteps on the cricket field.
Both Aryavir and his father Virender Sehwag are known for their aggressive batting style. Virender Sehwag was a famous opening batsman for India. Fans are hopeful that Aryavir can perform well in the semi-final and help his team reach the final.
Vocabulary6 words
- viral
- shared quickly by many people online
- interviewing
- asking someone questions
- success
- achieving a goal; doing well
- Asia Cup
- a cricket tournament for teams from Asia
- semi-final
- the match played before the final
- aggressive
- strong and fast attacking style
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1. He is his son 2. Virat Kohli 3. Afghanistan
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A video of Aryavir Sehwag, son of former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, has gone _____ again.
The video shows Aryavir _____ star batsman Virat Kohli when Aryavir was only 9 years old.
In the clip, Kohli shares his secret to _____ with the young boy.
Aryavir is now a cricketer himself and will play a big match soon.
He is part of the Indian team taking part in the Under-19 _____.
India will face Afghanistan in the _____ of the tournament.
Fans are asking what time the match starts and where they can watch it live.
Both Aryavir and his father Virender Sehwag are known for their _____ batting style.
Fans are hopeful that Aryavir can perform well in the _____.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think the old video of Aryavir interviewing Virat Kohli has become popular again?
- Do you think children of famous athletes face extra pressure to succeed? Why or why not?
- What qualities do you think make someone successful in sports?
- Would you like to watch a young cricketer follow in a parent's footsteps? Why or why not?
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