Shades of Zaheer Khan: Sachin Tendulkar impressed with young village girl's bowling, watch viral video

Sushila Meena, a young bowler from Dhariyawad town in Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan, has an overnight sensation on social media after India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar posted her video on social media platform X on Friday. She is seen displaying her pace bowling skill in the video.

The barefooted Sushila, a Class 5 student from Rajasthan, showcased her natural flair and passion for the game, with her action, including a signature jump before delivery, bearing striking similarities to Zaheer's bowling style.



Impressed with her composed left-arm action, Tendulkar compared Sushila with former India bowler Zaheer Khan. "Smooth, effortless, and lovely to watch! Sushila Meena's bowling action has shades of you, @ImZaheer. Do you see it too?" he wrote on ‘X'.


Khan responded to Tendulkar's post and called the young girl ‘promising'.

"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!" Zaheer posted.


Pratapgarh District Cricket Association secretary Pinkesh Porwal said the they were not aware about Sushila until her video got viral, adding that they are ready to provide her with training once they meet her.


"Pratapgarh DCA office bearers and coaches will visit Dhariyawad on Saturday and meet Sushila. She will be provided with all the support and training to help her grow as a cricketer," Porwal stated.

The video triggered discussion on social media among cricket fans across India on the untapped talent at the grassroots. Several fans even offered financial help so that she can join a cricket academy.

The video has garnered 1.8 million views.