6. Shafali Verma
Aired: 10/30/2025
Shafali Verma, a young cricket prodigy, opens up about her challenging journey, from the heartbreak of being dropped from the team to her triumphant return as the Player of the Final in India's historic 2025 World Cup win. She shares emotional moments, including crying after a poor semifinal performance and the surprise call-up to the World Cup squad. The video also delves into her childhood, where she disguised herself as a boy to play cricket and her inspiring encounter with her idol, Sachin Tendulkar. She emphasizes the importance of education and reflects on the significant growth and changes in women's cricket.
