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From Disguising as a Boy to World Cup Hero: The Shafali Verma Story

By AFP News November 03, 2025 • 14:47 PM View: 738

Shafali Verma was initially dropped from India's Women's World Cup squad but the opener returned as an injury replacement to star in the title win and etch her name in history.

The 21-year-old batter scored an attacking 87 and took two crucial wickets with her part-time off-spin against South Africa in Sunday's final in Mumbai.

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