A 6-year-old girl from Pakistan, Sonia, became an overnight star after a clip of her performing a perfect pull shot went viral on social media. Cricket fans and pundits have all marveled at her exemplary technique, many comparing her to Indian cricket icon Rohit Sharma, who is known for his textbook-perfect pull shots.
In the went-viral video, Sonia confidently walks onto the front foot, executing the shot with perfection and poise seldom witnessed at her age. The clip has been praised by overseas cricketers and has generated chatter regarding developing youth talent in Pakistan’s grassroots cricket.
Indian and Pakistani fans alike have overwhelmed the comments with appreciation, praising her as a “future star” and complimenting her natural ability. “The position, the rhythm, the balance—everything is perfect,” commented one social media user, sentiment shared by many hundreds.
Sonia’s play has once more shown how cricket still manages to bring people together across borders, with most praying that this promising young talent be a part of Pakistan’s future women’s cricket.
