Shafali Verma
“Really sorry that the results didn’t go in our favor but I’m overwhelmed by the support that we’ve been receiving and that kind of support is what keeps us going.”
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“There was a time when people used to say I’m ruining my daughter’s life by making her play because they don’t expect girls to be in sports,” recalls Shafali’s father.
India will next face winner from the South Africa vs Australia match. The final of the Women’s T20 World Cup will be played on Sunday.
Though the New Zealand bowlers hardly gave any room to free her hands, Shafali Verma yet again played a truly entertaining knock.
Wicket-keeper batswoman Taniya Bhatia posted a 50-run stand. In the last over, Shikha Pandey ensured the Indians became the first to qualify for the semifinals.
Last year, Shafali Verma created history by becoming the youngest Indian cricketer to score a half-century in international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s 30-year-old record.
Shafali was just 10 years old when cricket engulfed her and she paved her path into this field since then.
Last year, Verma created history by becoming the youngest Indian cricketer to score a half-century in international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s 30-year-old record.
Australia women’s A team coach Leah Poulton said that Shafali Verma has got amazing talent, she’s only 15 years old and she’s got so much power.
This young star-in-the-making Shafali Verma talks about her life, family, school, cricket and of course, idolizing Sachin Tendulkar.
Shafali Verma is just 15 years and 285 days old, but the Rohtak-born teenage cricketer outclassed legend Sachin Tendulkar, who had notched up his maiden Test fifty at 16 years and 214 days.
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