India's opening batswoman Shafali Verma, recently brought into the team as a substitute for the injured Pratika Rawal in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2025, is eager to make her mark should she be selected to play against Australia. At just 21 years old, she carries a wealth of experience and shared her thoughts on the potential difficulties of stepping into a knockout match right from the start.

“Of course it’s challenging if you come in directly in the semi-final. I think playing at home in a World Cup is a different motivation because of the huge crowd that’s cheering you. When you see a packed stadium, your feet start to move automatically as a sportsperson. Motivation is, a 100%, there. The simpler I keep it, the better I will perform.

“If god has sent me here, I’ll try to play my best

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