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Rahul Soreng, whose father was martyred in the Pulwama attack, has earned a spot in the Haryana Under-19 cricket team, receiving congratulations from former Indian cricket opener Virender Sehwag.Since 2019, Rahul has been studying at Sehwag International School. Following the Pulwama attack, Sehwag had initiated free education and boarding facilities at his school for children of martyrs.“Congratulations to Rahul Soreng on being selected in 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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Rahul’s cricket journey includes selection for the Haryana Under-16 team in the Vijay Merchant Trophy last December. He had previously played for Haryana’s U14 team.“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.Rahul’s cricket achievements include selection to the U-19 Jhajjar District Cricket Team, alongside Aditya Pandey and Shivam Anand, for an interdistrict match against Karnal earlier this year.Sehwag had previously shared updates about children of Pulwama martyrs training at his 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.
