In an emotional revelation, the young cricket prodigy Shafali Verma She shared why she was left out of the Indian women’s cricket team Ireland series under the wrap. The decision comes as his family faces a health crisis, highlighting the personal challenges athletes often face behind the scenes.
The reason behind the silence
Known for his aggressive batting style and leadership on the field, Shafali explained that his father suffered a heart attack just two days before the team selection was announced. Concerned about his health and well-being, Shafali preferred not to burden him with the news of his expulsion from the team.
“It is not easy to overcome this. “I didn’t want to reveal it because my father had a heart attack two days before he was kicked out of the team.” Shafali told the Indian Express.
A week of privacy
Shafali hid this information from his father for a week, making sure that his condition was stable before revealing the truth. Eventually, he told her he was discharged while still in the hospital but recovering.
“I hid the news from him until he got better. He was in the hospital. I told him a week later.” Shafali added.
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It should be noted that Shafali was drawn against the ODI series New Zealandhowever, his performances fell short of expectations with 33, 11 and 12 points in three games. His erratic form prompted the selectors to take a bold decision by dropping him from the squad for the Ireland series. in its place, Pratika Rawal was brought in and he quickly proved his worth at the top of the batting order.
Rawal’s impressive form includes a century and three half-centuries in just six matches, cementing his position as a reliable player and adding new dynamism to the team’s batting line-up. The decision not only reflects the selectors’ focus on rewarding performance, but also highlights the fierce competition within the squad where players must perform consistently to retain their place.
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
