While Virat Kohli's career has been nothing short of extraordinary so far, even more remarkable is his influence on the younger generation. Every aspiring cricketer wants to follow Kohli as an example. This also stands true for a young girl from Ladakh.?
Maqsooma, a class VI student, has got the internet talking after a video of her sublime batting skills surfaced on social media.?
In a clip shared on Twitter by the Directorate of School Education (DSE) in Ladakh, Maqsooma can be seen showing off her batting prowess as she hit bowlers all around the park.?
"My father at home and my teacher at school encourage me to play cricket. I'll put all my efforts to play like @imVkohli Maqsooma student class 6th #HSKaksar," tweeted the Directorate of School Education.??
The video opened to show the schoolgirl smashing a ball through what would usually be called midwicket in cricket and running in order to complete the runs. Throughout the clip, Maqsooma can be seen toying with the bowlers as she hit some cracking shots.?
In the clip, Maqsooma reveals she aspires to be like the Indian star batter Virat Kohli. She also said that she wants to learn to play the 'helicopter' shot that is synonymous with MS Dhoni.?
The video has garnered more than 5,00,000 views and hundreds of comments.?
"All the best to maqsooma. Hope she plays for India in future Insha Allah.And a meeting with her Idol?@imVkohli?to banta hai," a user commented.?
"Super!! Looking forward to Maqsooma playing at the national and international level in a few years!!" a user wrote.?
"Keep it up, Beti !! One day we like to see you playing for India," a third user said.?
"Future of Indian WomenĄ¯s cricket looks bright with proper coaching many of these young talent can become future cricketers playing for India," another user said.?
"Strong desires gets their ways.....power to you," another added.?
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