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Hometown: Rohtak
Age: 19 Years
Height: 5' 4"

Indian women cricketer Shafali Verma

Bio/Wiki
Full NameShafali Verma
ProfessionCricketer (Batswoman)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 162 cm
in meters- 1.62 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 4”

Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Cricket
International DebutT20- 24 September 2019 v South Africa
ODI- 27 June 2021 v England
Test- 16 June 2021 v England
Jersey Number#17 (India)
Domestic Team(s)• Haryana
• Delhi Capitals
CoachAshwani Kumar
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm offbreak
Favourite Shots• Straight Drive
• Step out and hit
Records• The youngest woman for India to score a half-century in international cricket
• The youngest woman to play for India in a T20I match
• The youngest player, male or female, to represent India in all three formats of international cricket [1]NDTV
Personal Life
Date of Birth28 January 2004
Age (as of 2023)19 Years
BirthplaceRohtak, Haryana
Zodiac signAquarius
NationalityIndian
HometownRohtak, Haryana
SchoolMandeep Senior Secondary School, Rohtak.
Educational Qualifications9th Standard
Note: She is going to appear for her 10th standard exams this year in 2020.
ReligionHindu
Family
ParentsFather- Sanjeev Verma
Sanjeev Verma
Mother- Praveen Bala
Praveen Bala
SiblingsBrother- Sahil Verma
Shafali Verma with elder brother Sahil Verma
Favourite Things
CricketerBatsman- Sachin Tendulkar
Shafali Verma with Sachin Tendulkar
Wicketkeeper- MS Dhoni
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)10 lakh (BCCI Grade C contract)

16 years old Shefali Verma

Lesser Known Facts About Shafali Verma

  • Shafali Verma started playing cricket at the tender age of 8.
  • Shafali Verma, once disguised as his brother Sahil Verma to substitute him in a boys cricket championship, where she outperformed the boys and won the player of the tournament award.
  • She trained under her father for the first three years of her cricket training. Shafali’s father, Sanjeev Verma took her to the local grounds for practice and would award her 5 rupees for each six she hit. Shafali’s father also wanted to be a cricketer at a young age, but, he couldn’t fulfill his dream due to a lack of opportunities and support.
  • Boys initially refused to play cricket with Shefali thinking that she would get hurt, hence, she resorted to cutting her hair and then started playing matches disguised as a boy till the players recognized her talent.
  • In 2013, at the age of 9, Shafali along with her father went to watch Sachin Tendulkar playing his last Ranji Trophy match. The little girl was so immensely inspired by the legend that she pledged to practice hard and play for the Indian cricket team one day. She also waited to meet Sachin outside the guest house where he was staying, but, failed despite her continuous efforts.

    Shafali with Sachin's poster

    Shafali posing in front of Sachin Tendulkar’s poster.

  • In 2016, she joined Ram Narayan Cricket Club in Rohtak. She practiced with the girls, but, owing to her phenomenal skills her coach decided to promote her to the Elite Group, where she started practicing with the U-19, U-23, and Ranji Trophy Players. Shafali’s Coach, Ashwani Kumar said during an interview,

    The stroke playing power which a player starts to develop at the age of 15, Shafali already had that potential gifted naturally at the tender age of 11-12.”

  • In 2018, Shafali captained the Haryana Women’s Under-19 Cricket team.
  • Noting her fierce hitting and exceptional skills, 15-year-old Shafali got her maiden call-up to be a part of India’s Women’s Twenty20 International (WT20I) squad for their series against South Africa in September.
  • On 24 September 2019, Shefali made her debut at the age of 15 years and 239 days, making her the youngest woman to play for India in a T20 international match.

    Shafali receiving her Team India Cap from Smriti Mandhana ahead of her debut game against South Africa

    Shafali receiving her Team India cap from Smriti Mandhana ahead of her debut game against South Africa

  • Just a few weeks after she made her debut, she went on to transcend a 30-year-old record set by her hero Sachin Tendulkar. She achieved her maiden fifty scoring 73 runs off 49 balls against West Indies in a T20 match, becoming the youngest player to score fifty for India.

  • Her power-packed hitting and consistent performances lead her to be named in India’s 15 women squad for the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia.
  • Shafali Verma credits her father for the success she has achieved.
    Shefali's father Sanjeev Verma
  • In January 2023, she led the Indian team to win the U-19 T20 World Cup.

    Shafali Verma and her teammates after winning the U 19 T20 World Cup 2023

    Shafali Verma and her teammates after winning the U 19 T20 World Cup 2023

  • In February 2023, she was sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 2 crore in the inaugural WPL auction. [2]Sportstar
  • Here’s an interesting video about Shafali Verma’s biography:

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