00:05This little girl's cricket skills made her an internet sensation, but her viral moment
00:10didn't bring celebration.
00:11It brought threats, abduction and forced apologies.
00:14Here's what really happened after this video went viral.
00:23This is seven-year-old Ayana Wazir from North Waziristan, one of Pakistan's most conservative
00:28and conflict-hit regions.
00:30Her bowling action, timing and confidence stunned people online.
00:34The video was filmed by Zafran Wazir, a local school principal and citizen journalist who
00:39wanted to showcase her talent.
00:41Within hours, it went viral and praised Borden from across Pakistan.
00:45A Pakistan Super League team owner even offered Ayana professional training, equipment and
00:51a spot in the upcoming Women's League.
00:53For a moment, it looked like a breakthrough.
00:55But soon after, Zafran was abducted by armed men.
00:59He was allegedly beaten and forced to the court in apology video.
01:03In the video, he calls uploading Ayana's cricket clip a mistake.
01:12The abductors claim that a girl playing cricket was un-Islamic and against local tradition.
01:17He was released only after Arjirga, a council of tribal leaders that settles disputes intervened.
01:23Photos later surfaced showing bruises on his body.
01:27Ayana's story isn't just about cricket.
01:29It shows how even talent and viral fame can't easily break social barriers especially for girls.
01:37In the past, they can't be spat by.
01:39The most positive game is to break social.
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