Will always regret missing hundred on Test debut: Shafali Verma
3 years, 6 months ago

Will always regret missing hundred on Test debut: Shafali Verma

Hindustan Times  

She would "always regret" missing the hundred in a memorable Test debut but India's teenage batting sensation Shafali Verma says her 96-run knock in the ongoing one-off game against England has also given her confidence to aim higher the next time. India's Shafali Verma celebrates her half-century Announcing her Test arrival in style, the 17-year-old lived up to her reputation and notched the highest score by an Indian woman cricketer on Test debut with a calculative and stroke-filled 152-ball 96 on Thursday. Asked about her preparation leading up to the Test debut, she said: "I always learn from every series. Thanking the senior members of the team, she said: "Seniors always back me up and don't put any pressure on me.

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On this day: India Women's first-ever Test victory over Australia
1 day, 6 hours ago

On this day: India Women's first-ever Test victory over Australia

Hindustan Times  

On this day in 2023, at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, the Indian women's cricket team achieved a landmark victory, securing their first-ever Test win against Australia with an emphatic eight-wicket triumph. Deepti Sharma celebrates her half-century with Pooja Vastrakar on the second day of the one-off Test cricket match between India Women and Australia at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Australia, …

After India snub, Shafali Verma blasts 197 off 115 in Senior Women's One-Day Trophy
2 days, 13 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 …

Harmanpreet dodges question on Shafali Verma snub vs AUS: Ask the right person
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1 week, 3 days ago

Harmanpreet dodges question on Shafali Verma snub vs AUS: Ask the right person

India Today  

India women’s team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur refrained from commenting on the exclusion of young opener Shafali Verma from the T20I squad for the series against West Indies. In the pre-match press conference ahead of the series opener on December 15, Harmanpreet stated that she was "not the right person" to address the matter. T20I Mode 🔛#TeamIndia get into the groove …

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 …

For first time in 90 years! India shatter Australia's biggest Test score record in format's history
5 months, 3 weeks ago

For first time in 90 years! India shatter Australia's biggest Test score record in format's history

India TV News  

The Indian women's team has more history during their one-off Test match against South Africa at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. India have shattered the record of the biggest score in women's Test cricket history. Highest team score in Women's Test cricket: 1 - India: 604/6d vs South Africa in 2024 2 - Australia: 575/9d vs South Africa in …

Shafali Verma breaks record for fastest double century in women's Tests, becomes second Indian to breach 200-run mark
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shafali Verma breaks record for fastest double century in women's Tests, becomes second Indian to breach 200-run mark

Hindustan Times  

India women's team's star opener, Shafali Verma, produced an incredible performance on Friday, as she became the fastest double centurion in the history of women's Test cricket. Shafali Verma celebrates during a one-off Test match between India and South Africa, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium Shafali's remarkable feat makes her only the second Indian woman to record a double century …

Openers Shafali and Smriti put India in command
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Openers Shafali and Smriti put India in command

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A magnificent double century by Shafali Verma and a punishing hundred by Smriti Mandhana put Indian women in command against South Africa on the first day of the one-off Test played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. Shafali's scored her double century off just 194 balls, bettering Sutherland's feat, which came off 248 balls against South Africa earlier …

Shafali Verma becomes fastest woman double-centurion in Test cricket
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shafali Verma becomes fastest woman double-centurion in Test cricket

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Dashing India opener Shafali Verma smashed the fastest double-century in the history of women's Test cricket, eclipsing Annabel Sutherland of Australia during the one-off Test against South Africa here on Friday. Shafali, 20, scored her double ton off just 194 balls, bettering Sutherland's feat, which came off 248 balls against South Africa earlier this year. Shafali also became the …

Bangladesh vs India: Role clarity for openers the way forward for India with World Cup around the corner
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh vs India: Role clarity for openers the way forward for India with World Cup around the corner

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI : The opening partnership between Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana has come a long way since 2019, the year Verma made her international debut at the age of 15. Verma is known to be aggressive from the get-go and that is reflected in her powerplay strike rate of 135.2. Mandhana, on the other hand, because she is mostly letting …

'Desperate to lift this trophy': Dhruv Jurel does not regret missing maiden Test hundred
10 months ago

'Desperate to lift this trophy': Dhruv Jurel does not regret missing maiden Test hundred

India TV News  

India's rising star Dhruv Jurel revealed his thoughts on missing his maiden Test century by just 10 runs on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Test match against England on Sunday. Spinners from both teams continued to dominate Ranchi's slow pitch but Jurel stood tall by top-scoring for India in the first innings. After the day's play, Jurel said he …

Rachin Ravindra announces arrival in Test arena with record-laden maiden double hundred
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rachin Ravindra announces arrival in Test arena with record-laden maiden double hundred

India TV News  

New Zealand's latest batting sensation Rachin Ravindra proved yet again that he is one for the future as the southpaw scored his maiden Test double hundred while batting against South Africa on day 2 of the 1st Test at Bay Oval in Maunganui. The 24-year-old surpassed Williamson to claim the honours and is only behind Matthew Sinclair who is still …

India vs England: Yashasvi Jaiswal slams maiden ton at home as hosts begin on strong note in Vizag
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs England: Yashasvi Jaiswal slams maiden ton at home as hosts begin on strong note in Vizag

Firstpost  

Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a scintillating century as India got off to a strong start on the opening day of the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 179, bringing up his maiden Test hundred at home and his second in the format as India reached 336/6 at stumps on Day 1 after electing to bat. …

85-Test-old India veteran resolute to record century in longest format
11 months, 1 week ago

85-Test-old India veteran resolute to record century in longest format

India TV News  

Out-of-favour India batter Ajinkya Rahane is eyeing an opportunity to make a comeback into the Indian Test squad and remains firm on playing 100 Tests for the country. Leading Mumbai in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, Rahane is determined to help his side claim the Ranji Trophy title and "the bigger objective of playing in 100 Test matches". Rahane made his …

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 …

Ravindra Jadeja most tested cricketer by NADA in 2023 so far, What about Rohit and Virat Kohli? Details here
1 year, 4 months ago

Ravindra Jadeja most tested cricketer by NADA in 2023 so far, What about Rohit and Virat Kohli? Details here

India TV News  

National Anti-Doping Agency has released the data of the Indian athletes, including cricketers, who underwent dope tests in this year so far. He gave dope samples thrice from January to May 2023 even as a total of 55 cricketers, male and female, underwent dope testing in the first five months of 2023. Around 20 women cricketers underwent dope testing last …

IND vs WI, 2nd Test: Virat Kohli smashes his 29th Test hundred as India start strong on Day 2
1 year, 5 months ago

IND vs WI, 2nd Test: Virat Kohli smashes his 29th Test hundred as India start strong on Day 2

India TV News  

Virat Kohli recorded his 29th Test hundred as India started positively on Day 2 of the second Test against West Indies on Friday, July 21. India resumed Day 2's play from 288/4 in 84 overs with Kohli and Jadeja in the middle. Kohli's first overseas hundred in five years Kohli's wait for an overseas hundred finally came to an end …

India TV Poll Results: Will Virat Kohli score century in his 500th international match? Know what people said
1 year, 5 months ago

India TV Poll Results: Will Virat Kohli score century in his 500th international match? Know what people said

India TV News  

Virat Kohli silenced his critics as he recorded his 29th Test hundred during India's ongoing match against West Indies at Port of Spain on Friday, July 21. India TV tried to take fans' opinions on Kohli's potential hundred through its Hindi and English websites and also its official Twitter page and 2902 people shared their thoughts. Image Source : INDIATVPoll …

IND vs WI, 2nd Test: India in control with Kohli, Rohit and Jaiswal’s fifties on Day 1
1 year, 5 months ago

IND vs WI, 2nd Test: India in control with Kohli, Rohit and Jaiswal’s fifties on Day 1

The Hindu  

Fifties from captain Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Virat Kohli — playing his 500th international game — put India in control despite the West Indies fighting back in the second session, as the visiting side ended day one on 288 for four in the second Test on Friday at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad. West Indies skipper …

IND vs WI: Yashasvi smashes debut ton, Rohit scores hundred as India takes control on day 2
1 year, 5 months ago

IND vs WI: Yashasvi smashes debut ton, Rohit scores hundred as India takes control on day 2

The Hindu  

Yashasvi Jaiswal, a young man from Bhadohi who toughened up on ruthless Mumbai Maidans, enjoyed his finest day on a cricket pitch with an unconquered debut hundred as India seized complete control on the second day of the opening Test against West Indies here. Skipper Rohit Sharma, also eschewed his natural flair en route to his 10th Test hundred and …

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli ends 1204-day wait for Test hundred, thrills Ahmedabad crowd with determined knock
1 year, 9 months ago

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli ends 1204-day wait for Test hundred, thrills Ahmedabad crowd with determined knock

India Today  

The wait finally ended, the wait of 1204 days ended on Sunday, March 12 as Virat Kohli hit his first Test century after 3 years. The former captain got to his 28th Test hundred, his first since in the longest format of the game since November 2019 as he led India's strong reply to Australia's mammoth 480-run total on Day …

India confident ahead of likely semi-final against Australia, says Kaur
1 year, 10 months ago

India confident ahead of likely semi-final against Australia, says Kaur

The Hindu  

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur said on Monday she looked forward to a likely Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against defending champions Australia. Ms. Kaur said India had gained confidence from having played Australia in a series in India last season, despite only winning one game -- and that was on a super over. Teenage prodigy Shafali Verma struggled again at …

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 …

Watch: Shafali Verma breaks down in tears after India become champion in inaugural U19 Women's T20 World Cup
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch: Shafali Verma breaks down in tears after India become champion in inaugural U19 Women's T20 World Cup

India Today  

Skipper Shafali Verma couldn’t hold back her tears after India won the inaugural edition of the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Happy tears for Shafali Verma, India U19 Captain First World Cup for Indian women’s cricket. Mannat Kashyap, Shafali and Sonam Yadav picked up one wicket apiece as well. Soumya Tiwari and Gongadi Trisha scored 24 runs apiece for India.

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 …

India vs Bangladesh: 'Shaw not even around', Jadeja advises Gill to stay ground after maiden Test ton
2 years ago

India vs Bangladesh: 'Shaw not even around', Jadeja advises Gill to stay ground after maiden Test ton

Firstpost  

Shubman Gill brought up his maiden Test hundred on Day 3 of the first Test between Bangladesh and India in Chattogram, collecting 10 fours and three sixes during his 110-run knock. Shubman Gill made the most of the opportunity handed to him in Rohit Sharma’s absence by bringing up his maiden Test hundred in Chattogram. Gill, opening alongside KL Rahul …

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 …

Harmanpreet Kaur: Confidence and calculative approach helped us level T20 series
2 years, 3 months ago

Harmanpreet Kaur: Confidence and calculative approach helped us level T20 series

The Hindu  

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur feels sheer confidence and a calculative approach helped the visitors level the three-match series with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over England in the second T20 International. After a rather demoralising defeat in the first game on damp and wet conditions, India bounced back in style to secure a morale-boosting victory and take the series to the …

Virat Kohli after his 71st international hundred: This hundred is dedicated to Anushka and our daughter Vamika
2 years, 3 months ago

Virat Kohli after his 71st international hundred: This hundred is dedicated to Anushka and our daughter Vamika

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli scored his maiden T20I and overall 71st international century during India’s Super 4 stage match against Afghanistan at the 2022 Asia Cup in Dubai on Thursday. Kohli’s last international hundred had come against Bangladesh in the pink-ball Test on November 23, 2019 in Kolkata. It was a moment that was very special for me and for the team …

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women: Have made a conscious effort to improve strike rotation, says Shafali Verma
2 years, 5 months ago

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women: Have made a conscious effort to improve strike rotation, says Shafali Verma

Firstpost  

Shafali Verma says she is making a conscious effort to improve her strike rotation to become a better cricketer. Pallekele: Young Indian opener Shafali Verma, who is known for her big-hitting prowess, says she is making a conscious effort to improve her strike rotation to become a better cricketer. I’m trying to be better as I feel taking singles is …

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 Verma eclipses Harmanpreet Kaur as Haryana beat Punjab in Senior Women's T20
2 years, 8 months ago

Shafali Verma eclipses Harmanpreet Kaur as Haryana beat Punjab in Senior Women's T20

Firstpost  

After Shafali’s blazing innings that comprised seven fours and three sixes, Suman Guila and Mansi Joshi took the team home on the opening day of the competition. Ranchi: Skipper Shafali Verma smashed 50 off 23 balls to lead Haryana to a three-wicket win over Harmanpreet Kaur-led Punjab in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy here on Monday. Harmanpreet hammered an unbeaten …

Kohli 100th Test: Virat Says Next Gen Can Takeaway That He Played 100 Tests In Age Of T20
2 years, 9 months ago

Kohli 100th Test: Virat Says Next Gen Can Takeaway That He Played 100 Tests In Age Of T20

ABP News  

Mohali, March 4 : India batter Virat Kohli, who is playing his 100th Test match on Friday, said that the upcoming generations would be happy that he achieved the landmark in the 'purest format'. The Indian batter was felicitated by the head coach Rahul Dravid before the start of the play where Kohli's wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma was …

Ranji Trophy 2022: Ajinkya Rahane hits 36th first-class hundred, returns to form ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
2 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022: Ajinkya Rahane hits 36th first-class hundred, returns to form ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

India Today  

Ajinkya Rahane hit a hundred on return to Ranji Trophy cricket as he led Mumbai's fightback against Saurashtra on Day 1 of their Group D opener at the Sardar Vallabhai Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, February 17. RAHANE FINDS FORM AHEAD OF SRI LANKA TESTS The hundred on Thursday against Saurashtra will certainly brighten the chances of Rahane getting …

Shafali Verma regains top spot among batters in ICC T20 ranking
2 years, 11 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 …

India's Smriti Mandhana Named ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year for 2021
2 years, 11 months ago

India's Smriti Mandhana Named ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year for 2021

The Quint  

Despite India enduring a difficult 2021, Smriti's stock continued to rise this year, scoring 855 runs in 22 international matches at an average of 38.86 with one century and five half-centuries. She made 80 not out as India chased down 158 in the second ODI that helped them level the series and scored 48 not out to win the final …

Indian prodigy Shafali Verma's rise to WBBL and international cricket a story of grit and determination
3 years, 2 months ago

Indian prodigy Shafali Verma's rise to WBBL and international cricket a story of grit and determination

ABC  

As an eight-year-old, Shafali Verma watched her cricket idol Sachin Tendulkar in action for the first time in 2013 in the small town of Haryana, India. Key points: Indian teenager Shafali Verma has joined the Sydney Sixers in the WBBL As a child, Verma had to cut off all her hair to disguise herself as a boy in order to …

Shafali Verma drops a spot to second, Smriti Mandhana static at third in ICC T20 batters rankings
3 years, 2 months ago

Shafali Verma drops a spot to second, Smriti Mandhana static at third in ICC T20 batters rankings

India TV News  

Indian opener Shafali Verma dropped a place to be second among batters while her compatriot Smriti Mandhana is static at the third position in the ICC Women's T20 rankings released on Tuesday. Mooney's teammate Sophie Molineux too made significant gains in the latest rankings update, breaking into the top 10 for bowlers after climbing 12 spots to be placed at …

Indian batters flop as Australia win by 4 wickets to seal multi-format series
3 years, 2 months ago

Indian batters flop as Australia win by 4 wickets to seal multi-format series

The Hindu  

Indian bowlers put up a valiant effort with very few runs to defend before rookie Tahlia McGrath won the battle of nerves at the death, guiding Australia to a four-wicket victory in the second women's T20 International and also clinch the multi-format series 9-5. As it happened: Renuka Singh's inexperience also cost India dearly as the 19th over yielded 13 …

AUS W vs IND W, Pink ball Test: Mithali Raj hails Smriti Mandhana, Jhulan Goswami and team
3 years, 2 months ago

AUS W vs IND W, Pink ball Test: Mithali Raj hails Smriti Mandhana, Jhulan Goswami and team

India TV News  

India captain Mithali Raj on Sunday lavished praise on batter Smriti Mandhana, who got her maiden Test century here, and veteran fast bowler Jhulan Goswami after their one-off pink ball Test against Australia ended in a draw. She further said 38-year-old Jhulan also showed why she has been the best from her country for such a long time. She shared …

AUS-W v IND-W: Smriti Mandhana scores first Test hundred in pink ball Test against Australia
3 years, 2 months ago

AUS-W v IND-W: Smriti Mandhana scores first Test hundred in pink ball Test against Australia

The Hindu  

India's Smriti Mandhana reached her maiden Test century in the pink ball Test against Australia in the Gold Coast on Friday. Mandhana's first triple digit score in Test cricket came in 170 deliveries and has been the backbone of the Indian innings in the one-off pink ball game in Carrara. A brilliant century coming off 170 deliveries, with 18 fours …

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 …

KL Rahul becomes 10th Indian to hit Test hundred at Lord's, 1st since Ajinkya Rahane in 2014
3 years, 4 months ago

KL Rahul becomes 10th Indian to hit Test hundred at Lord's, 1st since Ajinkya Rahane in 2014

India Today  

Opener KL Rahul backed up his gutsy 84 in the opening Test with a brilliant hundred to break India's 7-year-old century drought at Lord's on Thursday. Rahul went toe to toe with England's pedigree pace attack and came away with a stylish hundred, helping his side take control of the match in the final session of opening day. Once Rohit …

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 …

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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