Overview
- Shafali Verma told reporters that she now regards herself as an all‑rounder and will take on batting and bowling responsibilities when the team needs her.
- She credits deliberate preparation and mental visualization for improving her off‑spin and execution in pressure moments.
- Her bowling has already produced key breakthroughs, including two wickets in the ODI World Cup final and an opening spell against South Africa in the current tournament.
- India’s six‑wicket loss to South Africa has left little margin for error, so the squad is focusing on one game at a time and needs wins in its remaining group matches to reach the knockouts.
- Verma’s multi‑role background in Haryana, which included wicketkeeping, and her willingness to step up give India tactical flexibility and a new selection option for captains and coaches.