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

In an emotional revelation, a young cricketer Shafali Verma She explains why she was dropped from the Indian women’s cricket team. Ireland Series below the package. The decision comes as her family struggles with health issues, highlighting the personal challenges athletes face behind the scenes.

The reason behind the silence

Shafali, who is known for her impressive batting style and leadership on the field, revealed that her father suffered a heart attack two days before the selection of the team was announced. Concerned for his health and safety, Shafali chose not to be burdened by the news of her removal from the team.

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

A secret of a week

For an entire week, Shafali kept this information from her father, making sure he was in a stable condition before revealing the truth. Finally, while he was in the hospital but recovering, she told him about her estrangement.

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

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Pratika Rawal shines as Shafali Verma’s replacement.

In particular, Shafali has been featured against ODI series opponents New ZealandBut her performance fell short of expectations, scoring 33, 11 and 12 in three matches. Her inconsistent form prompted the selectors to take the bold decision of dropping her from the squad for the Ireland series. in her place, Pratika Rawal She brought it on, and quickly proved her worth at the top of the batting order.

Rawal’s impressive season included one century and three half-centuries in six matches, cementing her position as a reliable opener and adding new dynamism to the team’s batting line-up. This decision not only reflects on the performance that merited the attention of the selectors, but also highlights the intense competition in the squad, where the players must consistently deliver to secure their place.

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This article was originally published by WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.