IND-W vs IRE-W: Shafali Verma definitely in scheme of things, says Smriti Mandhana
The HinduDropped following poor returns last year, big-hitting opener Shafali Verma “definitely” remains in the scheme of things, Indian women’s team captain Smriti Mandhana said on Thursday. I’m really happy that she went back and got those runs.,” Mandhana said on the eve of the series opener. We will not think about what is not there.” READ: ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott ”While the Indians ended on the wrong side of results against the Australians, a strong outing against the West Indies in the last series has given the side lots of confidence heading into the rubber against the Irish. As I said, for us, it’s about going out and giving our best.” She added, “Every time we get an opportunity, I think in the last four or five series in India, we’ve played on different conditions which is great for women’s cricket.