Web Desk: A young cricket talent from North Waziristan is making headlines after her bowling skills went viral on social media platform X. Following the viral clip, Javed Afridi, owner of the Peshawar Zalmi cricket team, invited her to join his league.
The young cricketer, identified as Aina Wazir from Tehsil Shewa, North Waziristan, was captured showcasing her talent during a local cricket match. The video was originally shared by social media user Badshah Pashteen, who highlighted that Aina hails from Shewa Shaga Zalol Khel and is the daughter of the late Shaheed Umar Gul.
The caption noted that the clip was from a children’s tournament, where Aina leads her own team. Pashteen emphasized that while there is significant talent among local children, opportunities for recognition and growth remain limited.
Aina’s viral performance has sparked widespread admiration and renewed attention toward supporting young sporting talent in remote regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
