Mumbai, October 11: Rahul Soreng, son of Pulwama martyr Shaheed Vijay Soreng, who made it to the Haryana Under-19 team, has received warm wishes from none other than former India opener Virender Sehwag. Rahul has been closely associated with Sehwag International School, where he has been a student since 2019. After the tragic Pulwama attack, Sehwag had appealed to provide free education for the children of our martyrs, allowing them to study at Sehwag International School with boarding facilities. Virender Sehwag's Son Aaryavir Spotted Receiving Encouragement From His Father As He Performs His Role As 12th Man For His Team Central Delhi Kings During DPL 2025 Final (Watch Video).

Last December, Rahul was selected for the Haryana Under-16 team in the prestigious Vijay Merchant Trophy, which marked a significant milestone in his emerging cricket career. He had also represented Haryana in the U14 team.

Virender Sehwag Applauds Rahul Soreng

Previously, Sehwag had shared a picture of children from the families of soldiers killed in the Pulwama terror attack, training at the Sehwag International School.

Virender Sehwag's Old Tweet in 2019

"I feel so privileged that Rahul Soreng, son of Pulwama Martyr Shaheed Vijay Soreng ji, who joined Sehwag International school in 2019 and has been staying with us for the last 5 years, has been selected in the Haryana under-16 team for the Vijay Merchant trophy. Few things give more joy. Thank you to our great soldiers," Sehwag had shared on Instagram.

Earlier this year, Rahul, along with two other talented cricketers, Aditya Pandey and Shivam Anand, was selected to represent the U-19 Jhajjar District Cricket Team in the interdistrict match against Karnal.

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