Eli Mikal, Pakistan's 6-year-old 'Shane Warne'
In the wake of Eli�s bowling video going viral on social media, the young bowler has received wide a
(Dunya News) – In a country that is always running high on cricket fever, the continuous emergence of young cricketing talent comes as no surprise.
Meet 6-year-old Eli Mikal from Quetta who is being termed Pakistan’s little ‘Shane Warne’ owing to his bowling, which appears to be deeply inspired by the Australian star spinner. From bowling a googly, flipper and even Shane Warne’s signature delivery – slider, Eli is capable of delivering each of these bowling techniques.
In the wake of Eli’s bowling video going viral on social media, the young bowler has received wide appreciation and encouragement not just from Pakistani star bowlers but also from international cricketers. Shane Warne went a step ahead and offered bowling tips to the aspiring cricketer.
The young bowler has received wide appreciation and encouragement not just from Pakistani star bowlers but also from international cricketers. Photo: Dunya News
Eli’s father is proud of his son’s talent. Speaking to Dunya News, he says his son will require help from the government and the Pakistan Cricket Board for Eli’s professional training.
A student of Class 3, Eli is not just a huge cricket fan but also aims to complete his education. For now, Eli’s family hopes that along with his education, the young cricketer’s bowling skills would be also groomed with time.
For more on this, watch a report by Dunya News below.
