Youngest Indian female cricketer Shafali Verma – ICC Women’s World Cup 2022
They say cricket is for men and she proved them wrong. On the 28th of January, 2004 a girl was born who became the youngest cricketer to play in a Women’s Twenty20 International match for India. Wondering who she is? The youngest player to represent India in all three formats of international cricket irrespective of gender. Presenting to you, Shafali Verma, the opening batter.
Her right-hand batting along with her right-hand outbreak bowling works wonders as an opener in the match. At the age of 18, she has participated in various matches such as Birmingham Phoenix (Women), Birmingham Phoenix (Women), India A Women, India A Women, Sydney Sixers Women, Velocity.
She did her debut in the ENG Women vs IND Women at Bristol on June 16 – 19, 2021. Her records include the glory of scoring most runs in debut matches (159 runs) in women’s test matches. She also scored a ninety on debut (96) in Women’s Test matches. Her zeal and enthusiasm in her latest matches have paved the way for her to be a part of the glorious Indian Women’s Team in the Women’s World Cup. Let’s wait and watch her roar on the cricket field.