In a country where cricket is a religion, 11-year-old Anisha Rout harbours the ambition to play for the Indian team. Now, her talent and focus have impressed actor Arjun Kapoor, who has said he will fully fund her promising career. 

The Panvel girl travels to Trombay, and MIG Cricket Club in Bandra to train every day, as she pursues her ambition of wearing the blue jersey. Rout says her idol is Sachin Tendulkar. In the past, she played for the Maharashtra Cricket Association. Kapoor, who learnt of her potential and struggles through media reports, has come forward to sponsor her training and equipment cost till Rout turns 18.