Girl’s bowling skills go viral, joins Peshawar Zalmi Women’s League

Girl in the viral video has been identified as Aina Wazir who hails from Tehsil Shawah in North Waziristan

PESHAWAR: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-Feb 20^th, 2026) A video of a young girl from North Waziristan displaying exceptional bowling skills has gone viral on social media, catching the attention of Javed Afridi, who has included her in the upcoming Peshawar Zalmi Women’s League.

Aina Wazir hails from Tehsil Shawah in North Waziristan. Her impressive performance during a local cricket match was recorded and shared online by social media user Badshah Pashtun, who highlighted that Aina is the daughter of martyr Umar Gul and belongs to the Shawah Shaga Zalol Khel area.

In his post, Badshah Pashtun wrote that the video comes from a children’s tournament in which Aina has her own team. He added that although opportunities are limited in the region, children like Aina show remarkable talent.

Reacting to the viral clip, Javed Afridi praised the young cricketer, saying, “Mashallah! Aina Wazir is an extraordinarily talented player, and such talent deserves the right platform.

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Following the overwhelming response to the video, Afridi announced that Aina Wazir will be part of the upcoming Peshawar Zalmi Women’s League, providing her with an opportunity to showcase her skills on a professional stage.

The inclusion of Aina in the league reflects the growing efforts to promote young female talent from underrepresented regions and provide them with access to structured cricket programs.

Social media users have celebrated the announcement, calling it an inspiring story of talent, determination, and opportunity for young girls in remote areas of Pakistan.

Aina’s journey from a local tournament in North Waziristan to joining a professional women’s cricket league underscores the importance of recognizing and nurturing talent from all corners of the country.