Indian star’s comeback story Shafali Verma after his omission from women’s world cup The squad has become a major source of inspiration for fans and teammates. Speaking at Agenda Aaj Tak, he candidly talked about his initial disappointment, especially about being eliminated from the World Cup held on home soil, the young opening batsman emphasized on how he transformed his disappointment into disciplined self-improvement. Now, with the glory of the World Cup win under her belt (after being recalled as a replacement), Shafali is focused on the team’s next major goals.
Shafali Verma reveals that resilience and hard work lead to victory in the World Cup
Shafali revealed the immense emotional difficulty of being initially dropped from the Women’s World Cup squad, a blow compounded by the fact that the tournament was being hosted in India. However, instead of dwelling on the disappointment, he decided to accept the situation and devote himself entirely to hard work and self-improvement.
Shafali’s remarkable redemption story led to her recall to the team as an injury replacement, where she took advantage of the opportunity, delivering a stellar performance in the final that earned her the Player of the Match award and contributing significantly to India’s historic title win.
Shafali opened up about the change in her mindset in the face of adversity, saying:
“Being left out of the World Cup squad, and that too when the World Cup was on home soil, was a very tough feeling for me. But after that, I accepted everything, worked hard, kept everything else aside and just focused on myself. And I think God rewarded that hard work.”
This period of adversity underlined the development of his tenacity and big-match temperament, culminating in his career-defining performance in the final. His resurgence was further recognized by the ICC, which named him female player of the month For November 2025. This entire journey exemplifies his evolution since his debut in 2019, transforming from a raw talent to a reliable match-winner.
After World Cup win, Shafali reveals Team India’s next big goal
fresh from victory in one day world cup 2025Shafali has immediately shifted her focus to winning more global trophies for India while giving priority to the upcoming 10th. ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Scheduled for June 12 to July 5, 2026 England And wales She sees the recent ODI win not as the end point, but as the beginning of a continued period of success for the national team. However, their immediate focus is on the upcoming five-match T20I series Sri LankaStarting in Visakhapatnam on December 21, 2025, important preparatory work is underway.
Shafali expressed her ambitions for the team after the ODI World Cup win, and made a clear pledge for the future:
“It’s always a dream, we’ll make it a habit, and we’ll bring even more World Cups to our home soil.”
The opener will carry the momentum from his franchise experience, which has been retained Delhi Capitals Upcoming for ₹2.20 Crore wpl 2026 season (January 9-February 5). Delhi have been runners-up in the last three WPL seasons, and Shafali’s high-impact batting will be key to their new challenge. This blend of international commitment, high-stakes WPL experience and an unwavering determination to bring home more silverware firmly establishes Shafali as a central figure in the new era of Indian women’s cricket.
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This article was first published here WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.
