Udaipur, December 27,2024 - Sushila Meena, a young cricketer from Ramer Talab, Dhariyawad in Pratapgarh, has recently gained nationwide attention after cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised her bowling skills. Tendulkar compared her bowling action to that of former cricketer Zaheer Khan, calling her the future "Lady Zaheer Khan." This recognition has sparked support and encouragement from various individuals and organizations.

Support from Cricket Academy
Following Tendulkar's praise, SK Khetan, the head of the first free women’s cricket academy in the division, has taken the responsibility of helping Sushila develop her talent. The academy's head coach, Manoj Choudhary, along with district association official Anees Iqbal, visited her village to discuss providing her with training under a sports scholarship. The academy will offer her cricket coaching, necessary facilities, and support her education and accommodation through CPS, a local prominent school.

A Bright Future in Cricket
The women’s academy was established two years ago with the goal of nurturing talent from the tribal areas of Udaipur. Many women cricketers from the academy, including Sonal Kalal, Tanishka Choudhary, and Sumitra Jat, are now playing at the national level. The academy aims to help Sushila follow in their footsteps and represent the country in the future.

CPS School Supports Sushila
The CPS school has promised to provide Sushila with quality education and accommodation. According to Deepak Sharma, the director of CPS, the school is committed to supporting talented individuals like Sushila so they can excel in both academics and sports.

Political Support for Sushila
Recently, Member of Parliament Dr. Mannalal Rawat visited Sushila’s village to meet her and her family. He played cricket with Sushila and praised her ball-catching technique. Dr. Rawat also honored Sushila and her family with shawls and assured them that arrangements would be made for her to continue her education and cricket training. He emphasized that the entire tribal community is proud of Sushila's achievements.

Source: Media Reports