7-year-old kid Eli Mikal Khan became a sensation after his leg-spin skills went viral on the social media platform. Eli Mikal said that he is a big fan of legendary spinner Shane Warne and wants to be like him.
Former Australian spinner himself took note of that and lauded the young talent.
Taking to Twitter, Warne wrote: “This was such a special moment for me and young Eli. He is such a wonderful young boy – please give the little guy your vote as he deserves it! Keep up the great work buddy ! Thankyou for your vote followers #LaureusSportingMoment”
This was such a special moment for me and young Eli. He is such a wonderful young boy – please give the little guy your vote as he deserves it! Keep up the great work buddy ! Thankyou for your vote followers #LaureusSportingMoment ” https://t.co/xFwgpddp6n
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) July 2, 2018
The young kid was lucky enough as he interacted with the Warne himself: “I couldn’t believe he is talking to me. It is an honour for me that people call me little Shane Warne. I want to become [just like] Shane Warne in the future. I want to wear the green shirt one day and represent Pakistan.”
Warne himself was surprised when he first saw the video on social media. Speaking of it, the former Australia international said: “I saw this video and I thought ‘wow how good is this’. And he is seven years of age.”
Warne said that he will keep a close eye on the young talent as he was completely blown by his skills.
