The girl, Aina Wazir, showcased her fast bowling during a local children’s cricket match, and the video quickly went viral across social media platforms.
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PESHAWAR: A young girl from Shiwaa Tehsil, North Waziristan, has taken social media by storm with her impressive bowling skills, catching the attention of Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi, who has included her in the upcoming Zalmi Women League.
The girl, Aina Wazir, showcased her fast bowling during a local children’s cricket match, and the video quickly went viral across social media platforms.
Viewers praised her talent, leaving messages such as “Mashallah” and wishing her a bright future in cricket.
Local cricket enthusiasts highlighted that while Pakistan has immense young talent, lack of proper facilities and opportunities often prevents these gifted players from reaching their potential.
Upon seeing the viral video, Javed Afridi expressed his admiration for Aina Wazir, calling her “an extraordinarily talented young player” and emphasizing that such talent deserves the right platform.
واو: ماشاءاللہ اس بچی کی باولنگ چیک کرے۔
آئینہ وزیر کا تعلق تحصیل شیواہ شگہ زالول خیل سے ہے اور شہید #عمرگل کی بیٹی ہے ، یہ بچوں کا ایک ٹورنامنٹ ہے جس میں آئینہ کی اپنی ٹیم ہے، افسوس مواقع نہیں ہے ورنہ ہمارے بچوں میں بہت ٹیلنٹ ہے، pic.twitter.com/cPzVBJ9ulk
— Badshah Pashteen (@badshahpashten) February 18, 2026
He announced that she will be part of the Zalmi Women League, a league designed to provide girls the opportunity to play, showcase their skills, and inspire others.
Afridi further assured that Aina would be provided with all necessary cricket equipment and facilities to help her develop her skills and seize the opportunities she deserves.
He also urged social media users to share Aina Wazir’s contact details so the team could reach out to her directly.
MashAllah, what an outstanding young talent Aina Wazir is!
Talent like this deserves a right platform.
This is why I am pleased to share that she will be part of our upcoming Zalmi Women League @ZWLofficial. A platform we’ve created for our girls to play, inspire and express…— Javed Afridi (@JAfridi10) February 18, 2026
This inclusion marks a significant step in promoting young female talent from remote areas of Pakistan in professional cricket.
