Shafali Verma reveals why she didn’t inform her father about her exclusion from the Team India for Ireland series

In an emotional revelation, the young cricket prodigy Shafali Verma She shared the reason behind her continued exclusion from the Indian women’s cricket team Ireland Series under the covers. The decision came at a time when her family faced a health crisis, highlighting the personal challenges athletes often face behind the scenes.

The reason behind the silence

Shafali, known for her aggressive batting style and leadership on the field, explained that her father suffered a heart attack just two days before the team selection was announced. Out of concern for his health and well-being, Al-Shafali chose not to bear the news of her exclusion from the team.

“It’s not easy to overcome. I didn’t want to reveal it because my father had a heart attack two days before I was dropped from the team.” Shafali told The Indian Express.

A week of secrecy

For an entire week, Shafli kept this information from her father to ensure that his condition was stable before revealing the truth. She finally told him about her exclusion while he was still in the hospital but on the mend.

“I kept the news from him until he got better. He was in the hospital. I told him a week later Al-Shafali added.

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Pratika Rawal shines as Shefali Verma’s replacement

Notably, Shafali featured in the ODI series against New ZealandBut her performance fell short of expectations, as she scored 33, 11 and 12 points in three games. Her inconsistent form prompted selectors to make the bold decision to drop her from the Ireland series squad. in its place, Pratika Rawal She was brought in, and quickly proved her value at the top of the batting order.

Rawal’s impressive career includes a century and three half-centuries in just six matches, cementing her status as a reliable opener and adding a new dynamic to the team’s batting line-up. This decision not only reflects the selectors’ focus on rewarding performance, but also highlights the fierce competition within the team, where players must consistently perform to retain their places.

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This article was first published in WomenCricket.comA Cricket times a company.