Sensational young Aina Wazir wins hearts nationwide with viral fast bowling video
ISLAMABAD: A young girl, Aina Wazir, from Tehsil Shewa in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has captured national attention and stirred waves of admiration across the length and breadth of the country — and even beyond — after a video showcasing her impressive, flawless, and smooth run-up along with her stylish fast bowling technique went viral on social media.
Her performance not only highlights her remarkable individual talent but also reinforces a powerful truth: this long-neglected region is not merely a jewel of mineral resources, but a reservoir of exceptional human potential. With the right governmental support, meaningful opportunities, and proper platforms to nurture and refine such talent, the youth of this region can truly shine and make their mark at national and international levels.
In the viral video, Aina Wazir can be seen delivering fast-paced deliveries with a complete bowling action, remarkable confidence, and a level of skill far beyond her age. Her performance has drawn widespread admiration from sportsmen, journalists and politicians alike, with many social media users praising her immense potential and unwavering determination, echoing the sentiment that, “Given the opportunity, we can achieve anything.”
Following the viral clip, Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi also took notice of Aina’s exceptional abilities and expressed admiration for her talent, opening the door to a major opportunity for the young cricketer.
Javed Afridi in his post on X writes: “MashAllah, what an outstanding young talent Aina Wazir is! Talent like this deserves a right platform.” He further stated that this is why I am pleased to share that she will be part of our upcoming Zalmi Women League, a platform we’ve created for our girls to play, inspire and express their talent.
“We will ensure she is provided with all necessary cricket equipment and proper facilities so she gets the opportunity she truly deserves to grow and shine & become the next Saira Jabeen,” Javid Afridi added.
Aina Wazir’s inspiring bowling video captured the attention of Pakistan’s top-ranked squash player, Maria Toorpakai Wazir. She posted on her Facebook account: “A young girl from Waziristan playing cricket—what a moment of joy!” Seeing positive things emerge from Waziristan brings true joy and great hope for the region,” she added.
Maria emphasized that sports, education, and creativity represent the real path toward peace and prosperity for the entire area. “Our girls are talented. They deserve a future full of choices—not one limited by early marriages or social restrictions!”
Former England captain and renowned commentator Michael Vaughan added his voice to the growing chorus of praise for young Aina Wazir, reacting to her flawless, fast-paced bowling video on X with a simple yet powerful caption: “Fantastic”.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, in a post on his X account, wrote, “It is truly heartening to witness such extraordinary raw talent emerging from our soil — a powerful reminder of the immense potential within our youth.” The Governor emphasized that the province is brimming with gifted daughters like Aina, whose dreams require only recognition and the right platform to flourish. “It is our collective responsibility to ensure that no talent goes unnoticed and no dream remains unsupported,” he added.
The long-neglected tribal districts are brimming with untapped talent. Yet, due to limited facilities and the absence of proper platforms, many gifted children struggle to gain recognition. Sports Desk
