Fitness and playing longer innings are the main targets for Shafali Verma to earn her place in the 50-over format, the youngster said after powering India to a comprehensive nine-wicket win over South Africa in the third and final match in Lucknow on Tuesday.
The 17-year-old, who regained the world No 1 spot in the ICC T20I rankings on Tuesday, was named player of the series after knocks of 23, 47 and 60 on her comeback to international cricket.
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There was some debate when the squads were announced for South Africa’s visit, with Verma’s name missing from the One-Day International contingent. The youngster is yet to make her debut in that format.
Asked if there was disappointment about her exclusion and if she sought out the reasoning from captains or the head coach, she said it was more a question of improving her game wherever it is lacking to make sure she earns her…