A video showcasing a young girl bowling with remarkable passion has been creating a stir on social media, and it’s easy to see why. The 12-year-old, identified as Sushila Meena, hails from an agricultural family in Rajasthan. In the video, she is seen bowling left-arm over, barefoot, in a village, playing with other children her age. What stands out is not just her determination but her smooth and confident actions.
Former Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar was quick to notice the video and shared his thoughts on the young girl’s talent. On Twitter, Tendulkar praised Sushila’s bowling action, comparing it to that of former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan. He highlighted her natural technique and mentioned how her delivery stride resembled Zaheer Khan’s high-jump movement before the ball was released.
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Sachin Tendulkar also tagged Zaheer Khan in the tweet, seeking his opinion on Sushila’s potential. Zaheer Khan, renowned for his lethal left-arm pace bowling, responded promptly, agreeing with Tendulkar’s observations. He acknowledged Sushila’s impressive bowling skills and showed admiration for her ability.
Smooth, effortless, and lovely to watch! Sushila Meena’s bowling action has shades of you, @ImZaheer.
Do you see it too? pic.twitter.com/yzfhntwXux— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 20, 2024
You’re spot on with that, and I couldn’t agree more. Her action is so smooth and impressive—she’s showing a lot of promise already! https://t.co/Zh0QXJObzn
— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) December 20, 2024
As a bowler, Zaheer Khan was one of the key players for India during his time on the international stage, taking 610 wickets in 309 matches across formats. It’s clear that both Sachin and Zaheer, who have been involved in numerous on-field collaborations, recognized the raw talent in Sushila and appreciated her technique.
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This attention from two of India’s cricketing greats has certainly shone a spotlight on the young girl from Rajasthan. It’s a reminder that talent can emerge from even the most unlikely places, and Sushila’s story could very well be the beginning of a bright cricketing future.
