The Shafali Verma-led Indian women's cricket team made history on Sunday, winning the inaugural U19 T20 World Cup title. Shafali, who was leading the Indian eves, was incredibly proud of the way her team was able to make history, beating England in a comprehensive manner in the final. At the post-match presentation ceremony, the India captain struggled to control her tears as she was quizzed about the depth of the milestone she and her team was able to reach on the occasion.
Video: Shafali Verma Struggles To Control Tears As India Secure U19 Women's T20 World Cup Title
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The Shafali Verma-led team secured the U19 Women's T20 World Cup title by defeating England in the final on Sunday. Shafali couldn't control her happy tears as India secured the title.
Shafali Verma played a pivotal role in helping India claim the inaugural U19 title© Instagram
Shafali is already an established player in India's senior side and wants to take inspiration from this tournament to win the mega event next month. Shafali was also a part of India's squad that fell at the final hurdle at the 2020 T20 World Cup, as the subcontinent giants suffered an 85-run loss to Australia at the MCG.
"I am someone who focuses on the task at hand. When I entered the Under-19s, I only focused on winning the Under-19 Cup and we have won that today. "
"I will look to take this winning confidence with me and win the senior World Cup. I will try and forget this and get involved with the senior setup and gel with the team and win the World Cup," Shafali said.
The Shafali Verma-led India U-19 squad managed to do what their seniors could not do by clearing the final hurdle in a global event. India first bundled out England for 68 in 17.1 overs and then returned to knock off the paltry target in 14 overs to lift the coveted trophy. India defeated England by seven wickets in the final of the tournament in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
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