Sachin Tendulkar tweeted the viral video and wrote that watching this smooth and simple bowling action reminded him of Zaheer Khan. The way Sushila Meena jumps before releasing the ball is very similar to the great fast bowler Zaheer Khan. Sachin had tagged Zaheer Khan in his post.
Zaheer Khan, one of India’s greatest fast bowlers of all time, responded to the post and wrote, ‘You are absolutely right. This girl’s action is very smooth and impressive. She already looks very talented.
The video was originally posted on Instagram by a user named Ishwar Amalia, who happens to be Sushila’s coach. The video is viral on the internet. The way this fifth grader is bowling in her school uniform is enough to show that there is no dearth of talent in rural India. Zaheer Khan, one of India’s fastest bowlers, made his debut in the year 2000. Became the backbone of India’s pace attack during his career.
Zaheer has 311 Test and 282 ODI wickets to his name. Tendulkar sharing Sushila’s video is not only an encouragement to talent but also a recognition of young talent growing in unconventional environments. There are countless girls like Sushila who, if given the right coaching and guidance, can shine on the world stage.