‘We Even Communicate Through Eye Contact’: Shafali Verma On Evolution Of Batting Partnership With Smriti Mandhana
From understanding each other’s game to communicating through eye contact in the middle, Shafali Verma has offered an insight into how her batting partnership with Smriti Mandhana has evolved over the years, highlighting the understanding the two have developed since 2019. Reflecting on their on-field chemistry, Shafali said the experience of batting together over the years has helped them…
Shafali Verma shared insights into the evolution of her batting partnership with Smriti Mandhana over the years, highlighting their understanding of when to communicate and the importance of eye contact on the field. They have been playing together since 2019 and now communicate effectively through subtle eye signals. This strong on-field chemistry contributed to India's historic Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 victory.
Smriti Mandhana reflected on the increased respect for women's cricket since the triumph, noting the growing public engagement and recognition of players. Head coach Amol Muzumdar identified talent, preparation, collective effort, and belief as the key factors behind India's success, emphasizing the team's intention to carry this approach into 2027.
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