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Rahul Soreng, son of Pulwama martyr Shaheed Vijay Soreng, recently made it to the Haryana Under-19 team. The young star, who is currently studying in the 10th standard, 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.

"Congratulations to Rahul Soreng on being selected for the under-19 Haryana team. Since his brave father attained martyrdom in Pulwama, it has been my privilege to support Rahul, and I am extremely proud of his journey," Sehwag posted on X.

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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 U-14 team.

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"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.

 
 
 
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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. 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.

"Son of Heroes! What a privilege to be able to have these two at Sehwag School and have the fortune to contribute to their lives. Batsman – Arpit Singh s/o Pulwama Shaheed Ram Vakeel and Bowler- Rahul Soreng s/o Pulwama Shaheed Vijay Soreng. Few things can beat this happiness!" Sehwag had posted on X.

Rahul has always been very proud of his father's incredible commitment, bravery and sacrifice for the nation. The personal tragedy has turned his life completely, and it seems in his game as well, when it comes to discipline and passion for the game. At the moment, Rahul is in Pondicherry, captaining his state team.

The youngster will be aiming to follow a similar discipline heading forward in order to witness progression in his cricketing career, but he will have to grind hard for further milestones, including the fortune to play for India in the future.