The Indian cricket team secured a notable 70-run win against New Zealand in the ICC World Cup 2023 semi-final on Wednesday. They’ve maintained a perfect record, winning all ten matches in the tournament. In the midst of this, Wazhma Ayoubi from Afghanistan is gaining attention on social media, and many are curious about the reason. Ms. Ayoubi has become a standout figure in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023, having also been seen at the Asia Cup earlier this year. Residing in Dubai, she is not only a businesswoman but also an influencer and social activist. Her interests, as mentioned in her bio on X, include real estate, sustainable/ethical fashion, and challenging patriarchal norms.
Ms. Ayoubi not only cheers for her team but also expresses her love for the Indian cricket team. She enthusiastically praised Mohammed Shami for his outstanding performance in the semi-final against New Zealand, posting on a microblogging site, “Wow, 7 wickets! Mohammed Shami, you’re incredible. Congratulations Team India! #RohitSharma #ViratKohli #INDvsNZ.”
From her posts on X, it seems that she is currently in India, enjoying the ODI World Cup matches played by the Afghanistan team. She has frequently been posting videos from stadiums cheering for the Afghan players.
The jersey I am wearing to support my favorite team is the one worn by king @imVkohli himself in the #AsiaCup22, at the #INDvAFG match. It is also signed by him. I will change it when I get a new one signed by the GOAT himself. #AsiaCup23 #INDvSL #AsiaCup23Final pic.twitter.com/5rhuGq49p2
— Wazhma Ayoubi 🇦🇫 (@WazhmaAyoubi) September 15, 2023
Further, on November 5, which happens to be Virat Kohli’s birthday, the influencer took to the platform to wish the “true ambassador of cricket in the world”. She wrote, “Happy birthday, my absolute favorite. Wishing you the most incredible luck for the match today. You are not just a true ambassador of cricket in the world, but also the epitome of charm and charisma. May your every stroke on the field be as mesmerizing as your smile, and may you leave every cricket lover swooning with your extraordinary talent. Enjoy your day GOAT @imVkohli #INDvSA”
Before India’s match against Bangladesh on September 15 in the Asia Cup 2023, she wore a jersey that Virat Kohli had worn in the 2022 tournament. What’s cool is that the jersey was signed by the legendary Indian cricketer.
She shared a photo and said, “Wearing the jersey that my favorite player, King @imVkohli, wore during the #AsiaCup22 at the #INDvAFG match. He even signed it! I’ll switch it out once I get a new one signed by the amazing GOAT himself. Excited for #AsiaCup23 and #INDvSL #AsiaCup23Final.”
