US EditionShafali Verma’s Comeback: How Watching Videos of Tendulkar Helped the India Opener Stay Motivated
- India's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana said on June 27, 2025, that she looks forward to opening with Shafali Verma in the first T20I against England at Trent Bridge.
- Shafali Verma is making a comeback after being dropped last November and overcoming personal challenges, including her father's heart attack and a dip in form.
- Verma scored heavily in domestic cricket, topping the Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy with 527 runs at an average of 75 and finishing fourth in the Women’s Premier League.
- Mandhana praised Verma’s year, stating, "She's had an amazing year," and noted their partnership has yielded 2,636 runs at a run rate of 7.90 in women's T20Is.
- Verma's return strengthens India's batting ahead of the five-match series, while Mandhana anticipates strong competition and positive preparation during their early arrival in England.
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England Women Vs India Women, 1st T20I: Smriti Mandhana Excited to Reunite With Opener Shafali Verma
England Women Vs India Women, 1st T2OI: Shafali Verma, who last featured in a T20I during India’s group-stage exit at the 2024 World Cup, has fought her way back into the squad on the back of prolific domestic and WPL performances
Smriti Mandhana expresses happiness over Shafalis comeback ahead of 1st England T20I - The Tribune
The Indian women's team will kickstart their white-ball series against England at Nottingham, starting with the first of five T20Is at Nottingham on Saturday. This match will mark Shafali's return to Team India, who last donned the national colours on October 29 last year and was dropped due to poor form.
‘Really excited to open with her again’: Smriti Mandhana on Shafali Verma ahead of England series
Shafali was dropped last November after an inconsistent run in India colours, but has since been in stellar form in domestic cricket and had another solid season with the Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League.
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