A young girl, Aina Wazir, from North Waziristan, has gone viral with a video showcasing her impeccable bowling skills. Aina is from Tehsil Shewa Shagha Zalul Khel, and her moment of fast-bowling spectacle was captured during a children’s cricket match. Highlighting her skills, activist Badshah Pashteen posted a video, saying the young girl has immense talent but no opportunities. He posted on X:
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
The young girl’s video soon caught the attention of Chairman Peshawar Zalmi, Javed Afridi, who announced that she would be added to the upcoming Zalmi Women League. He ensured she would have the necessary cricket equipment and facilities to pursue her passion for the sport. Asking for her contact details, he posted on X and said:
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
Chief Operations Officer of Peshawar Zalmi, Mian Abbass Layyaq, added that they will not miss out on her talent. He posted:
We already have taken this up with respect to the directions of our chairman and her induction in the Zalmi Women League this year inshallah. We aren’t gonna miss her out. Talents like these are rare to find but this region has alot to offer in both the genders. https://t.co/pydbJnj53L
— Mian Abbas Layaq (@MianAbbas_92) February 18, 2026
Former Information Minister Chaudry Fawad Hussain highlighted the young girl’s talent and called on the government to provide a safe space for tribal girls to showcase their talent. He added that these girls have the right to go to school, play cricket, and listen to music and posted on X:
میڈیا اور شہروں کی گہماگہمی سے دور ان بچیوں کا بھی حق ہے وہ سکول جا سکیں، کرکٹ کھیل سکیں، میوزک سن سکیں لیکن پسماندہ قبائلی روایات ان بچیوں کو زندگی گزارنے کا حق نہیںُ دیتیں، ریاست کی سب سے پہلی ذمہ داری کمزور طبقات کے سر پر ہاتھ رکھنا ہے نہ کہ ہر وقت سیٹھوں کے مفاد کا تحفظ!! pic.twitter.com/FnD4DfWIT1
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) February 19, 2026
left-handed fast bowler’s skills became the highlight for cricket fans and enthusiasts; a netizen posted that she is an example of sheer talent, and posted:
Have a look this cute butterfly #Ainawazir an example of a sheer talent echoes in social media. Every cricketing fan inspired from her perfect run up,beautiful follow through and strong control particularly at this age.PCB should not waste such talents..@MohsinnaqviC42 https://t.co/S7zkIRF6D8
— Afaq Ahmed (@Afaqgorii) February 19, 2026
Saying that the young talent deserves financial support and training by sports professionals, a user posted:
Needs to support this young emerging girl financially and also trained professionally in sports .#ainawazir@Aasiyakhan_ @NabilAfridi10 @saarbab @CMShehbaz @SAfridiOfficial @SohailAfridiISF https://t.co/6lYoyIUWu2
— Fawad_Wazir (@fawadwazir44) February 19, 2026
One added that if given the right opportunities, Aina will make Pakistan proud. He posted:
Talented Aina – MashaAllah 👏 #Aina, you’re a star! Keep playing like this. My best wishes are with you, and one day you’ll make Pakistan proud! ❤️#GirlsCricket | #BackOurGirls | #PakistanCricket https://t.co/yKgA2fkUco
— Malik Mangal (@MalikManga53605) February 19, 2026
Wishing her well, another posted:
Look at her expression, bowling action, line and length, and speed. Best wishes to this princess. I hope she represents the Pakistan national cricket team someday. May Allah bless her with success. https://t.co/CFeJLfSHdH
— خان (@khantainer) February 18, 2026
An admirer stated that Aina has real potential and should receiveproper grooming and coaching. They posted:
This girl is truly impressive. The way she runs in and delivers the ball is pure class. With proper grooming and coaching, she has real potential. I’ve rarely seen a young girl bowl with such natural rhythm.@fakharebuner Look at this please. KP Government should sponsor this… https://t.co/UEjTNSeLvA
— Asjad Khan (@DaaStargoTora) February 18, 2026
A netizen urged Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi to give her a chance to showcase her talent and posted:
@MohsinnaqviC42 @TheRealPCB here’s your future Sana Mir. Please her since she is from KP. Not much chances there for her to progress https://t.co/qeseC7Xetw
— Ehsans (@beeandwax) February 18, 2026
