Mumbai: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar recently shared a video of a young girl, Sushila Meena, on social media, who has a strikingly similar bowling action to that of former Indian pacer Zaheet Khan. The post, which tagged Zaheer, quickly garnered attention as the cricket icon praised the girl’s technique.
In the video, Sushila, from the Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan, can be seen bowling in her school uniform, barefoot, with a bowling action that resembles Zaheer’s well-known delivery style. Tendulkar commented, “Smooth, effortless, and lovely to watch! Sushila Meena’s bowling action has shades of you @ImZaheer. Do you see it too?”
”Zaheer Khan, responded promptly, acknowledging the comparison. He said, "It was you who pointed out this similarity, so how could I disagree? Her bowling action is both effortless and beautiful. She has a bright future ahead."
The video shows Sushila bowling with ease, her natural flair and enthusiasm evident, even though she is not wearing shoes, making it all the more impressive.
This heartwarming exchange between two of cricket's greatest figures has generated a lot of attention, especially as it highlights the talent emerging from remote areas of India.
Published: 21 Dec 2024, 08:41 am IST
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