Mithali Raj: Shafali Verma is definitely in the radar for ODIs
3 years, 9 months ago

Mithali Raj: Shafali Verma is definitely in the radar for ODIs

The Hindu  

Mithali Raj will return to the 50-over format after 487 days when India takes on South Africa in the first game of the five-match ODI series in Lucknow on Sunday. India won that three-match series 2-1 and reached the T20 World Cup final - where it lost to Australia - in March 2020 before women's cricket came to a screeching halt due to the coronavirus pandemic. Mithali preferred to wait and watch, instead focussing on the preparations for the ICC ODI World Cup in New Zealand next year. With the ODI World Cup fast approaching, does the Verma figure in India's set-up?

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After India snub, Shafali Verma blasts 197 off 115 in Senior Women's One-Day Trophy
2 days, 4 hours ago

After India snub, Shafali Verma blasts 197 off 115 in Senior Women's One-Day Trophy

India Today  

Shafali Verma played a stupendous knock when Haryana faced Bengal in the Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy match on Monday, December 23 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C in Rajkot. Opening the batting, the youngster scored 197 off 115 balls with 22 fours and 11 sixes, helping Haryana rack up a massive score of 389 for the loss of five …

IND-W vs AUS-W: Harmanpreet Kaur backs Shafali to overcome ODI snub and regain form
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IND-W vs AUS-W: Harmanpreet Kaur backs Shafali to overcome ODI snub and regain form

The Hindu  

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Wednesday said that the team was looking forward to Shafali Verma return to form after the opening batter was dropped from the three-match ODI series against Australia. Harmanpreet said the tour will mark the onset of her side’s preparation for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India next year. We will focus on selecting players …

'Looking to see Shafali Verma back in her zone and perform well': Harmanpreet Kaur backs sidelined opener
3 weeks ago

'Looking to see Shafali Verma back in her zone and perform well': Harmanpreet Kaur backs sidelined opener

India TV News  

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has backed sidelined opening batter Shafali Verma to come into her zone with the ODI World Cup 2025 approaching. We are looking forward to seeing her get back into her zone and perform well for the team," Harmanpreet said on the eve of their series opener against Australia. The Women in Blue recently defeated New Zealand …

Uma Chetry replaces Yas tika Bhatia in India squad for ODI series against Australia Women
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Uma Chetry replaces Yas tika Bhatia in India squad for ODI series against Australia Women

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Young India Women wicketkeeper-batter Uma Chetry has been called as a replacement for left-hand batter Yastika Bhatia for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia Women by the All India Women's Selection Committee on Wednesday. Uma Chetry replaces Yas tika Bhatia in India squad for ODI series against Australia Women Chetry, the 22-year-old keeper-batter who made her …

No Shafali Verma as India name squad for women's ODI series in Australia
1 month ago

No Shafali Verma as India name squad for women's ODI series in Australia

India Today  

Dynamic opener Shafali Verma has been left out of India's 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match women's ODI series against Australia. Shafali managed just 56 runs in the recent home series against New Zealand, with her last ODI half-century dating back to July 2022. Fast bowler Titas Sadhu, an unused squad member in last year's home series against Australia, also …

Shafali Verma stars as India hammer Nepal by 82 runs, seal place in Women's Asia Cup semifinal
5 months ago

Shafali Verma stars as India hammer Nepal by 82 runs, seal place in Women's Asia Cup semifinal

Hindustan Times  

Explosive opener Shafali Verma slammed a career-best 48-ball 81 as defending champions India thrashed minnows Nepal by 82 runs in their final group match to confirm their semifinal spot at the Women's Asia Cup T20 tournament here on Tuesday. India Women's Shafali Verma and Dayalan Hemalatha celebrate their partnership during the Group A match against Nepal. Deepti Sharma was the …

Indians on rise in ICC rankings ahead of Asia Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma move up in batters' chart
5 months, 1 week ago

Indians on rise in ICC rankings ahead of Asia Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma move up in batters' chart

India TV News  

Ahead of the upcoming Women's Asia Cup, several Indian players including captain Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Shafali Verma have been on the rise in the ICC players' rankings. Shafali's 27 run-knock and an 18-run outing in the two games saw her surge two places in the batters' rankings to move to 15th with 605 rating points, while Harmanpreet's 35-run outing …

Watch: Shafali Verma scripts history, becomes first Indian cricketer to achieve huge Asian Games feat
1 year, 3 months ago

Watch: Shafali Verma scripts history, becomes first Indian cricketer to achieve huge Asian Games feat

Hindustan Times  

Shafali Verma was in fine batting form, scripting history during India's women's cricket opener at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, on Thursday. The 19-year-old became the first Indian to register a half-century in the Asian Games, smacking 67 runs off 39 deliveries, packed with four fours and five sixes. India had a bright start, but stand-in captain Smriti …

'Virat's in that stage of his career...': Chappell details never-heard-before Sachin anecdote to predict Kohli's WC fate
1 year, 4 months ago

'Virat's in that stage of his career...': Chappell details never-heard-before Sachin anecdote to predict Kohli's WC fate

Hindustan Times  

Any match situation, any contest, any tournament is special for Virat Kohli. But 2023 ODI World Cup, which will be a home event for the Indian team, could all the way be an emotional one for Kohli as it might just be his final shot at getting his hands on the trophy for the second time in his career. 12 …

Rising India Summit 2023: Cricket star Shafali Verma reveals story behind her short hair
1 year, 8 months ago

Rising India Summit 2023: Cricket star Shafali Verma reveals story behind her short hair

Firstpost  

Verma, who has cemented her place in the Indian team as an opener since breaking into the side in late 2019, also revealed how the experience of playing with boys at a young age came in handy for her. Cricket star Shafali Verma on Thursday revealed the story behind her short hair, which has become something of a signature look …

WPL 2023: Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning take Delhi Capitals to big win over RCB
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL 2023: Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning take Delhi Capitals to big win over RCB

Hindustan Times  

Left to deliver in hot and humid conditions on a flat Brabourne deck, the stage was set for a run-fest. That wasn’t the view in the Royal Challengers Bangalore camp when skipper Smriti Mandhana invited Delhi Capitals to bat. Shafali Verma celebrates her half-century during the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Women's Premier League) The DC opening duo of …

Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Smriti Mandhana Doubtful For India's Opener Against Pakistan, Harmanpreet Kaur's Fitness Also A Concern- Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Smriti Mandhana Doubtful For India's Opener Against Pakistan, Harmanpreet Kaur's Fitness Also A Concern- Report

ABP News  

Cape Town: India vice captain Smriti Mandhana is likely to miss the Women's T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan on Sunday as she is yet to recover from a finger injury she suffered during a warm-up game. This could be a huge blow to the Women's team who will be aiming to complete a unique double of winning both the …

Women's T20 World Cup 2023: India look to next generation in quest for first title
1 year, 10 months ago

Women's T20 World Cup 2023: India look to next generation in quest for first title

Firstpost  

The Women’s T20 World Cup starts on 10 February and India are chasing a breakthrough first title, having been runners-up behind hosts Australia in the last edition, in 2020. New Delhi: India are looking to a new generation of talented young cricketers led by teenage batter Shafali Verma to propel them to a first Women’s T20 World Cup title this …

This is just the beginning, says Shafali Verma after U-19 WC triumph
1 year, 10 months ago

This is just the beginning, says Shafali Verma after U-19 WC triumph

The Hindu  

Not content with the U-19 T20 World Cup triumph, batting sensation Shafali Verma has already set her sights on replicating the success with the senior women's team in less than two weeks' time. She will get her chance when the Women's T20 World Cup gets underway from February 10 in South Africa, the same country where the country just won …

U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup: India hope for Shweta Sehrawat’s final flourish
1 year, 10 months ago

U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup: India hope for Shweta Sehrawat’s final flourish

Hindustan Times  

India are a step away from being crowned world champions. Winning the women’s T20 U-19 World Cup final against England at Pochefstroom, South Africa on Sunday will only help Indian women's cricket find fresh momentum, especially as the Women's Premier League awaits its launch. Shweta’s World Cup success must have impressed not just the national selectors but the five franchises …

Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup final | 'Birthday girl' Shafali Verma in pursuit of title for India
1 year, 10 months ago

Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup final | 'Birthday girl' Shafali Verma in pursuit of title for India

The Hindu  

Batting sensation Shafali Verma will chase history when she leads India against England in the first-ever ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup final in Potchefstroom on January 29, 2023. For all their success at the international stage, the Indian women's cricket team has never won a World Cup at any level and the young batter, who has been part of …

Watch: Shafali Verma: Have been taking captaincy tips from ‘Harry di’ for U-19 WC
2 years ago

Watch: Shafali Verma: Have been taking captaincy tips from ‘Harry di’ for U-19 WC

The Hindu  

Shafali Verma will play her 50th T20I when India squares off against Australia at the Brabourne Stadium on Saturday. The visiting team enjoys a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, and ahead of a virtual series decider, Shafali revealed that she enjoys playing against Australia the most as it often reminds her of the men’s team. MORE DETAILS:Shafali Verma: Playing …

Hoping to emulate Harmanpreet’s patience, Shafali ready for India’s U19 World Cup challenge
2 years ago

Hoping to emulate Harmanpreet’s patience, Shafali ready for India’s U19 World Cup challenge

The Hindu  

Shafali Verma hopes to support her team through thick and thin, the way she’s seen Harmanpreet Kaur do in the senior team, when she leads the India’s U-19 team for the inaugural edition of the U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. I’ve been speaking to her about how to lead the team…” Currently busy with the ongoing Women’s T20I against Australia, …

Shafali Verma relishes playing against the Australians
2 years ago

Shafali Verma relishes playing against the Australians

The Hindu  

Shafali Verma is looking forward to captain India in the inaugural Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup in South Africa. “I always enjoy playing against Australia,” Shafali said on the eve of her 50th T20I. “The pleasure I get from scoring against Australia, I don’t get against other teams.” Looking ahead to Saturday’s fourth T20I, she said it was a crucial …

Shafali Verma: Playing against Australia feels like I’m playing against men
2 years ago

Shafali Verma: Playing against Australia feels like I’m playing against men

The Hindu  

Shafali Verma will play her 50th T20I when India squares off against Australia at the Brabourne Stadium on Saturday. During India’s 173-run chase against Australia in the third women’s T20I, Shafali and captain Harmanpreet had forged a 73-run partnership in 54 balls for the third wicket. I’ve been working on my shot selection…” “When I hit a four, I get …

WV Raman: Not an advocate of Shafali Verma playing at U-19 level
2 years ago

WV Raman: Not an advocate of Shafali Verma playing at U-19 level

The Hindu  

Former Indian cricketer WV Raman disagrees with the decision to include Shafali Verma in India’s U-19 World Cup squad. Addressing the selection on his weekly show, Wednesdays with WV, Raman said while he understood the merits of bringing in players with experience, he would have ‘personally not pumped for the move.’ Shafali Verma captaining #TeamIndia for the #U19WorldCup- yay or …

Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh give India edge in inaugural Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup
2 years ago

Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh give India edge in inaugural Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

The women’s national selection committee sprang a surprise by naming Shafali Verma, 18, as the captain of India’s U-19 women’s team for the inaugural edition of the U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, to be played in South Africa from January 14 next year. Nineteen-year-old Richa Ghosh, Shafali’s teammate in the senior women’s team, has also been named in the side. …

Shafali Verma to lead India in ICC Under-19 Women’s World Cup 2023, squad for South Africa T20s also announced
2 years ago

Shafali Verma to lead India in ICC Under-19 Women’s World Cup 2023, squad for South Africa T20s also announced

The Hindu  

Shafali Verma will lead in the ICC Under-19 Women’s World Cup in 2023 as the all-India Women’s Selection Committee announced the squad for the Women’s World Cup along with the upcoming bilateral away T20 series against South Africa. India Women’s Squad for U-19 World Cup 2023 Shafali Verma, Shweta Sehrawat, Richa Ghosh, G Trisha, Soumya Tiwari, Sonia Mehdiya, Hurley Gala, …

Shafali Verma becomes youngest batter to reach this milestone; Know Details
2 years, 2 months ago

Shafali Verma becomes youngest batter to reach this milestone; Know Details

India TV News  

India star player Shafali Verma guided India to victory in the Asia Cup match against Bangladesh on Saturday. En route to her fourth half-century in T20Is, Shafali also completed 1000 runs in the format and became the youngest batter to reach the milestone. Following are the top four youngest players to score 1000+ runs in T20Is: Shafali Verma - 18 …

Mithali Raj: Would love to be part of first Women’s IPL
2 years, 4 months ago

Mithali Raj: Would love to be part of first Women’s IPL

The Hindu  

Former Indian captain Mithali Raj, who announced her retirement from the sport last month, said that she would love to participate in the inaugural Women’s Indian Premier League. It would be lovely to be part of the first edition of the women’s IPL,” said Mithali in a chat with former England player Isa Guha and New Zealand off-spinner Frankie Mackay …

Watch: Shafali Verma's lap shot against Sri Lanka bears uncanny resemblance to Jos Buttler
2 years, 5 months ago

Watch: Shafali Verma's lap shot against Sri Lanka bears uncanny resemblance to Jos Buttler

Firstpost  

India have taken an unassailable lead in the series with the final ODI to be played on Thursday. The India women’s team was at their dominant best as openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana were superb for the opening stand that powered India to a 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI. Her partner Shafali Verma contributed with …

Shafali will come good soon; hitting well in nets: Jhulan Goswami
2 years, 9 months ago

Shafali will come good soon; hitting well in nets: Jhulan Goswami

Deccan Chronicle  

Hamilton: Veteran India pacer Jhulan Goswami on Wednesday backed teen batting sensation Shafali Verma to overcome her poor form in the ongoing ICC women's World Cup sooner than later, saying that the swashbuckler is hitting the ball quite well during net sessions. But these things happen with every cricketer," Goswami said in a virtual press conference ahead of the game …

Good to see Harmanpreet among runs before WC, says Mithali
2 years, 9 months ago

Good to see Harmanpreet among runs before WC, says Mithali

Deccan Chronicle  

Mount Maunganui: Star allrounder Harmanpreet Kaur's experience is vital to India's middle-order and it is good to see her back among runs just before the World Cup, said skipper Mithali Raj on Saturday. She is one of the core members of the side and her experience does matter in the middle," Raj said at the virtual press conference ahead of …

Mithali: Youngsters given ample game time, we now know where they fit in team ahead of WC
2 years, 9 months ago

Mithali: Youngsters given ample game time, we now know where they fit in team ahead of WC

The Hindu  

Indian captain Mithali Raj feels youngsters like Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh have shown that they have the ability to compete at the highest level and the last few series have helped the team to figure out its composition ahead of women's ODI World Cup next month. "The talent that we've got in the last year, we've tried some young …

India vs New Zealand: Time running out as Mithali Raj and Co look to avoid whitewash
2 years, 10 months ago

India vs New Zealand: Time running out as Mithali Raj and Co look to avoid whitewash

Firstpost  

Queenstown: India will be desperate to gain some momentum heading into the World Cup but for that, their bowlers will have to raise their game as they seek to stop New Zealand from completing a 5-0 whitewash in the fifth women’s ODI here on Thursday. With the World Cup around the corner and just two warm-up matches against South Africa …

India vs New Zealand: Mithali Raj and Co aim to sort combination in ODI series with World Cup in focus
2 years, 10 months ago

India vs New Zealand: Mithali Raj and Co aim to sort combination in ODI series with World Cup in focus

Firstpost  

In the one-off T20I, batting let India down and Mithali Raj has her task cut out. Queenstown: With extended quarantine set to keep star batter Smriti Mandhana out, the Indian women’s cricket team will look to sort some combination issues when it starts the five-ODI series against New Zealand on Saturday. The tour of New Zealand started with a reversal …

IND Women tour of NZ: With focus on World Cup, India starts series with T20I
2 years, 10 months ago

IND Women tour of NZ: With focus on World Cup, India starts series with T20I

The Hindu  

The Indian women's cricket team will get to fine tune its ODI World Cup preparations in a six-game limited overs series against host New Zealand, beginning with the one off T20 on Wednesday. Though the team will be looking to win, it will also be approaching the 20-over game to get used to the conditions with the bigger goal for …

Shafali Verma jumps to top spot in ICC Women's T20I rankings for batters
2 years, 10 months ago

Shafali Verma jumps to top spot in ICC Women's T20I rankings for batters

Firstpost  

Sophie Ecclestone of England leads the chart for best bowlers in T20Is. Dubai: India’s teen sensation Shafali Verma on Tuesday moved up one place to regain her position at the top of the ICC Women’s T20I rankings for batters while her opening partner Smriti Mandhana dropped a spot to fourth. England’s Danni Wyatt also rose three places to 13th after …

ICC women’s T20 ranking | Shafali Verma regains top spot among batters
2 years, 10 months ago

ICC women’s T20 ranking | Shafali Verma regains top spot among batters

The Hindu  

India’s teen sensation Shafali Verma on Tuesday moved up one place to regain her position at the top of the ICC Women’s T20I rankings for batters while her opening partner Smriti Mandhana dropped a spot to fourth. England’s Danni Wyatt also rose three places to 13th after her superb knock of 70 against Australia in the first T20I of the …

Shafali Verma regains top spot among batters in ICC T20 ranking
2 years, 10 months ago

Shafali Verma regains top spot among batters in ICC T20 ranking

The Hindu  

India's teen sensation Shafali Verma on Tuesday moved up one place to regain her position at the top of the ICC Women's T20I rankings for batters while her opening partner Smriti Mandhana dropped a spot to fourth. England's Danni Wyatt also rose three places to 13th after her superb knock of 70 against Australia in the first T20I of the …

South Africa's Lizelle Lee in joint-first position with Mithali Raj in ICC WODI batting rankings
3 years, 3 months ago

South Africa's Lizelle Lee in joint-first position with Mithali Raj in ICC WODI batting rankings

Firstpost  

While Mithali, who retains her number one spot, is now tied in first place with Lee at 762 rating points, with Australia’s Alyssa Healy in third place, India opener Smiriti Mandhana also held on to her ninth spot. Dubai: India skipper Mithali Raj was on Tuesday joined at the top by South Africa opener Lizelle Lee, whose unbeaten 91 in …

Mithali Raj, Lizelle Lee at joint first position in ODI Rankings
3 years, 3 months ago

Mithali Raj, Lizelle Lee at joint first position in ODI Rankings

The Hindu  

India skipper Mithali Raj was on Tuesday joined at the top by South Africa opener Lizelle Lee, whose unbeaten 91 in the opening match against the West Indies helped her take joint-first position in the latest ICC women's ODI rankings. Lee, who first seized the top position in June 2018 and again reached the summit in March this year, scored …

India's Shafali Verma maintains No 1 position in ICC WT20I batting rankings
3 years, 3 months ago

India's Shafali Verma maintains No 1 position in ICC WT20I batting rankings

Firstpost  

Verma is holding onto her top rank with 759 ranking points, ahead of Australian Beth Mooney and India T20 vice-captain Smriti Mandhana. Dubai: Indian teen star Shafali Verma maintained her number one position among women’s T20 batters while New Zealand’s Sophie Devine is the new joint-top-ranked all-rounder in the latest ICC rankings issued on Tuesday. Other gainers in the all-rounders …

ICC Rankings: Shafali Verma retains No. 1 spot in T20I batting, Smriti Mandhana third
3 years, 3 months ago

ICC Rankings: Shafali Verma retains No. 1 spot in T20I batting, Smriti Mandhana third

The Hindu  

Indian teen star Shafali Verma maintained her number one position among women's T20 batters while New Zealand's Sophie Devine is the new joint top-ranked all-rounder in the latest ICC rankings issued on Tuesday. Another Australian Meg Lanning is at fourth spot with 709 points while Devine also gains a place in the batting chart to jump up to number 5 …

Mithali Raj gains three slots to reach fifth spot in ICC Women's ODI batting Rankings
3 years, 5 months ago

Mithali Raj gains three slots to reach fifth spot in ICC Women's ODI batting Rankings

Firstpost  

The 38-year-old, who has completed 22 years in international cricket, rescued her side from a precarious 27 for two but India’s total of 201 for eight was not challenging enough for England, who will be defending their World Cup title in New Zealand next year. Dubai: India captain Mithali Raj has returned to the top five of the latest ICC …

Mithali Raj back in top five of ICC ODI rankings
3 years, 5 months ago

Mithali Raj back in top five of ICC ODI rankings

The Hindu  

India captain Mithali Raj has returned to the top five of the latest ICC Women’s ODI Rankings after top-scoring for India with 72 in the series opener against England in Bristol. Mithali, who had led India to the final of the last World Cup played at Lord’s in 2017, has gained three slots to reach fifth position after the Bristol …

Mithali Raj back in top five of ICC ODI rankings
3 years, 5 months ago

Mithali Raj back in top five of ICC ODI rankings

India TV News  

India captain Mithali Raj has returned to the top five of the latest ICC Women’s ODI Rankings for batswomen after top-scoring for India with 72 in the series opener against England in Bristol. Mithali, who had led India to the final of the last World Cup played at Lord’s in 2017, has gained three slots to reach fifth position after …

ENG W v IND W | Shafali Verma receives maiden ODI cap from skipper Mithali Raj
3 years, 5 months ago

ENG W v IND W | Shafali Verma receives maiden ODI cap from skipper Mithali Raj

India TV News  

Opener Shafali Verma was presented with the 131st India women's ODI cap by captain Mithali Raj. Taking to Twitter, the official account of India women's cricket team shared pictures of the cap presentation. The match also marks 22 years in ODI cricket for Mithali Raj. All-rounder Sophia Dunkley also makes her debut for England women.

India vs England: Teenager Shafali Verma set for ODI debut as visitors aim for white-ball course correction
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs England: Teenager Shafali Verma set for ODI debut as visitors aim for white-ball course correction

Firstpost  

The 17-year-old batting sensation, who has taken world cricket by storm, has so far played 22 T20 Internationals but was inexplicably not picked for the last home series against South Africa women, with India witnessing disastrous consequences. Bristol: Teen sensation Shafali Verma is set to make her eagerly-anticipated ODI debut as the Indian women’s team seeks white-ball course correction against …

Mithali Raji encourages Shafali Verma to play the way she wants to on ODI debut
3 years, 5 months ago

Mithali Raji encourages Shafali Verma to play the way she wants to on ODI debut

Hindustan Times  

India women's ODI and Test team captain Mithali Raj is expected young Shafali Verma to give India consistent starts at the top of the order. Verma, who made a fantastic debut in the one-off Test match against England, is set to play her first ODI against the same opponents on Sunday. We would love that to be consistent but at …

India vs England: Mithali Raj says visitors counting on teenage batter Shafali Verma to provide head start in ODIs
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs England: Mithali Raj says visitors counting on teenage batter Shafali Verma to provide head start in ODIs

Firstpost  

The flamboyant teenager, known for her attacking style of play, is set to make her ODI debut in the three-match series against England, starting in Bristol on Sunday. Bristol: Indian skipper Mithali Raj on Saturday said the team is counting on debutant Shafali Verma to provide them “head starts” consistently but asserted that the side had enough batting depth to …

Would love for Shafali to give us head starts consistently, says Mithali Raj
3 years, 5 months ago

Would love for Shafali to give us head starts consistently, says Mithali Raj

India TV News  

Indian skipper Mithali Raj on Saturday said the team is counting on debutant Shafali Verma to provide them "head starts" consistently but asserted that the side has enough batting depth to rebuild the innings in case the teenager fails. India had suffered a 1-4 series defeat at home against South Africa in March and the skipper wants the team to …

Mithali Raj: Will encourage Shafali Verma to enjoy her batting
3 years, 5 months ago

Mithali Raj: Will encourage Shafali Verma to enjoy her batting

The Hindu  

Mithali Raj wants Shafali Verma to play her natural game on Sunday. “There will be times when she gives us head starts, and we would love her to be consistent, but she is a young kid and will learn with experience,” said Mithali. RELATED| The skipper said India was going into the ODI leg of the tour in a confident …

'The only way she's going to go from here is up, and the sky is the limit': Sanjay Bangar all praise for India's Shafali
3 years, 5 months ago

'The only way she's going to go from here is up, and the sky is the limit': Sanjay Bangar all praise for India's Shafali

Hindustan Times  

What a find Shafali Verma has been for Indian cricket. Shafali Verma Verma was one of the Test debutants last week when the Indian women's team locked horns with England at Bristol. With the Test match marking India's comeback to the longest format after seven long years, it soon became about Verma, who grabbed the 'Player of the Match' award. …

Shafali Verma set for ODI debut as India seeks white-ball course correction
3 years, 5 months ago

Shafali Verma set for ODI debut as India seeks white-ball course correction

The Hindu  

Teen sensation Shafali Verma is set to make her eagerly anticipated ODI debut as the Indian women's team seeks white-ball course correction against a strong world champion English side in the first game of the three-match series, here on Sunday. Her big-hitting prowess would certainly be of great value for the Indian team, which has lacked impact players save vice-captain …

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