{
  "id": 15671516,
  "title": "'Couldn't sleep after my dismissal in last game', says Shafali Varma after hitting fifty against Zimbabwe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/couldnt-sleep-after-my-dismissal-in-last-game-says-shafali-varma",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T23:44:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/couldnt-sleep-after-my-dismissal-in-last-game-says-shafali-varma-after-hitting-fifty-against-zimbabwe-1.500715785"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's vice-captain Shafali Verma has disclosed her inability to sleep following her cautious dismissal during the opening match of the series against Zimbabwe. The incident led her to re-watch her previous videos to understand her body language and improve her batting technique. Shafali smashed a match-winning 55 off 24 balls in the second T20I, partnering with captain Smriti Mandhana for a crucial 96-run opening stand as India secured a victory and clinched the three-match series with a game to spare. She praised her teammate Niki Prasad for her all-round performance and expressed her dedication to the younger players in the squad, dedicating the win to their success. Shafali credited her mental strength and thorough preparation for her aggressive approach during the game, emphasizing the importance of moving on from past performances and staying focused on the present.",
  "summary": "Couldn't sleep after my dismissal in last game, says Shafali after hitting fifty against Zimbabwe",
  "key_points": [
    "Shafali Verma couldn't sleep after dismissal in first T20I against Zimbabwe",
    "Hit 55 off 24 balls in second T20I to secure series win",
    "Praised Niki Prasad's all-round performance and dedication to younger players"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Verma’s rapid response to her previous batting struggles demonstrates how mental resilience and rigorous self-analysis allow top players to quickly convert personal setbacks into match-winning performances.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}