Shafali Verma

Three get maiden call up as BCCI names women’s ODI tri-series squad

Three youngsters Kashvee Gautam, Sree Charani, and Shuchi Upadhyay received maiden call-ups in the international side as BCCI named Harmanpreet Kaur-led squad for tri-nation ODI series against Sri Lanka and South Africa. Harmanpreet Kaur is back as the captain after sitting out the previous series against Ireland at home in January, while Sneh Rana, Yastika Bhatia, Arundhati Reddy and Amanjot Kaur have all returned to the mix. The selection committee said Renuka Singh Thakur and Titas Sadhu we...

February 16, 2025 1:15 PM

WPL: DC’s victory was largely driven by Shafali and Niki’s crucial innings, opines Mithali Raj

Former India captain Mithali Raj opined that Delhi Capitals nerve-wracking last-ball victory in the WPL match was largely driven by Shafali Verma and Niki Parsad's crucial innings. Delhi Capitals registered a two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at the BCA Stadium. Mumbai posted total of 164 on the back of Nat Sciver-Brunt's efforts (80 not out off 59) and a fiery cameo from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (42 off 22). Shafali was in her element from the get-go in the run-chase, hitting a six and four ...