A viral cricket video showing a young boy delivering deadly swing bowling with a plastic ball has taken social media by storm. Shared by former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra on Instagram, the clip impressed fans and experts alike.
Aakash Chopra Reacts to Shocking Swing Bowling in Viral Video
New Delhi: Cricket-related videos frequently go viral on social media, but a recent video has stunned both cricket fans and cricket legends. Former Indian cricketer and renowned commentator Aakash Chopra shared this video on his official Instagram account, @cricketaakash. In the video, a young boy is seen bowling with a plastic ball, delivering such deadly swing that batsmen appear completely helpless.
The viral video shows a boy bowling with a plastic ball in a street-like environment. Surprisingly, the ball swings incredibly high in the air. Aakash Chopra's reaction to the very first ball is worth watching. He exclaims, "Hey, brother! What a swing! This is a challenge!" His voice clearly reflects his impressed by this bowling.
When the bowler bowls the second ball, Aakash Chopra laughs and says, "How can anyone play this, man?" He then compares this swing to that of Australia's fearsome fast bowler Mitchell Starc. Akash says that even Starc himself would be embarrassed by such a dangerous swing. This comparison makes the video even more special.
This video is spreading like wildfire on social media. As of this writing, it has been viewed more than 5.5 million times and received over 350,000 likes. Fans are leaving amusing reactions in the comments section. One user wrote, "This isn't swing, it's a flying queen." Another jokingly said, "After seeing this, Starc will say, 'Brother, should I retire?'"
Many cricket fans believe that it's not easy to achieve such controlled and dangerous swing with a plastic ball. Even the slightest movement in the air can change the ball's direction, but this boy's control is commendable. People are calling him "raw talent" and saying that with proper training, this bowler could become a big name in the future.
This video once again proves that cricket talent in India is emerging from the streets and neighborhoods and reaching the world through social media.
