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

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 for the explosive opener. During a panel discussion at the Rising India Summit in New Delhi on Thursday, Verma revealed how her father encouraged her to cut her hair short and play for a boys’ team, since there were no girls’ teams in that she could join in her vicinity. @nikhat_zareen also shares a similar story Both the champions also talk about the support they received from their families @ShivaniGupta_5 | #Sports #India pic.twitter.com/jJ8Q39AwDT — News18 March 30, 2023 It was that experience of playing with the boys that ultimately got me here, and that experience still comes in handy for me. Thanks to my father and my family,” Shafali, who recently represented Delhi Capitals in the inaugural Women’s Premier League, said at the panel discussion also comprising tennis legend Sania Mirza and world boxing champion Nikhat Zareen.