PESHAWAR: At a time when parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly the tribal districts, continue to grapple with bombings and terror incidents, a heartening story of talent and hope has emerged from North Waziristan.
A video of Aina Wazir, a young girl from Shewah tehsil, showcasing her impressive fast bowling during a children’s cricket match has gone viral on social media. In the clip, Aina can be seen delivering a sharp and confident pace, drawing widespread admiration from viewers.
Social media users have praised her skills, flooding the comments section with messages of encouragement and prayers for her bright future. Local cricket enthusiasts say the video is proof that children in the region possess immense talent but often lack proper opportunities and facilities to polish their skills.
The viral clip also caught the attention of Javed Afridi, owner of Pakistan Super League franchise Peshawar Zalmi. Impressed by her bowling action and confidence, he announced that Aina Wazir would be included in the upcoming Zalmi Women League.
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
“Masha Allah! Aina Wazir is an exceptionally talented young player. Such talent certainly deserves the right platform,” Afridi said in a comment on the video. He added that the Zalmi Women League was created to provide young girls with opportunities to play, inspire others and fully express their abilities.
Afridi further assured that Aina would be provided with the necessary cricket equipment and proper facilities to help her develop her game. He also urged social media users to share her contact details so that the team could reach out to her directly.
In a region often in the headlines for violence, Aina’s story has brought a rare moment of optimism, highlighting how sports can offer hope and a positive path forward for the youth.
