Watch Video: Sachin Tendulkar Compares Young Sushila Meena’s Bowling Action to Zaheer Khan; IND Pace Great Responds
A heartwarming exchange between Tendulkar and Zaheer highlights young Sushila Meena’s promising talent.
Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Zaheer Khan have shown admiration for a young girl’s bowling action in a delightful interaction on social media. Tendulkar posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) showcasing the girl, Sushila Meena, whose smooth and effortless bowling action he compared to Zaheer Khan’s. Tagging his former teammate, Tendulkar wrote, “Smooth, effortless, and lovely to watch! Sushila Meena’s bowling action has shades of you, @ImZaheer. Do you see it too?”
Zaheer, widely regarded as one of India’s finest pacers, responded warmly, saying, “You’re spot on with that, and I couldn’t agree more. Her action is so smooth and impressive, she’s showing a lot of promise already!”
The video quickly garnered attention, with fans praising the girl’s potential. According to reports by The Times of India, Sushila Meena hails from a village in Rajasthan, underscoring the incredible talent emerging from rural India.
Zaheer Khan, who made his international debut in 2000 and played a crucial role in India’s 2011 World Cup triumph, remains an iconic figure in Indian cricket. Over his illustrious career, he took 311 wickets in 92 Tests, 282 wickets in 200 ODIs, and 17 wickets in 17 T20Is.
Both Tendulkar and Zaheer are set to continue their association with cricket in the upcoming 2025 IPL season. Tendulkar, a longstanding mentor for the Mumbai Indians, will reprise his role, while Zaheer will serve as a mentor and bowling coach for the Lucknow Super Giants. Zaheer previously worked with the Mumbai Indians as director of cricket and head of global development. As a player, he represented MI, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Delhi Daredevils during his IPL career.
This heartwarming moment highlights the enduring legacy of India’s cricket legends and their support for young, upcoming talent.
