<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/shefali-will-become-one-of-the-best-six-hitters-in-the-world-says-nasser-hussain-23635577" rel="nofollow">Indian women's cricket team's opening batswoman Shafali Verma</a> spoke about the on-field chemistry with star batting partner Smriti Mandhana.
Verma said that at times, the duo communicate through eye contact, considering that they have been playing together since 2019.
"I think in our partnership, it's just that we know each other very well, and we have been playing together since 2019. Nowadays, we even communicate through eye contact. So, we know how much to talk to each other in the middle, and we know what the team needs. We keep telling each other that as well. I think that reflects in our partnership and is good for the team," she said on JioStar.
On the other hand, Mandhana spoke about the respect that women's <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/nz-vs-ind-1st-odi-virat-kohlis-74-takes-india-home-in-a-rain-curtailed-match-23658452" rel="nofollow">cricket</a> has been receiving since the ODI World Cup 2025 triumph.
"Not a lot of things have changed in a way, but the respect women's cricket has got in the last one year after the World Cup, and to see people really being involved a lot more, I think that's something which has been a really pleasing change for me. To just see everyone kind of becoming a household name is a very pleasing sight," said the 30-year-old cricketer.
Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/lots-of-learnings-from-here-women-head-coach-amol-muzumdar-on-1-4-loss-to-sa-23627960" rel="nofollow">Team India's head coach Amol Muzumdar</a> heaped praise on the "Women in Blue" by saying that the win would not have been possible without the collective effort and strong belief of the players.
"I think we learned a lot in that tournament. The pendulum swung one way initially, before shifting in our favour. So, I think it was a combination of the amazing talent these girls have, the preparation we put in, and a collective effort. Apart from these three, the fourth one I would like to add is the strong belief we had in that competition that culminated in winning the World Cup. I think I would like to take that into 2027," he said.
In the final of the ODI Women's World Cup 2025, the "Women in Blue" defeated South Africa by 52 runs at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Shafali Verma was named the "Player of the Match" for her contributions.
Facing 78 balls, she garnered 87 runs, with the help of seven boundaries and two maximums. Later with the ball, Verma returned with the figures of two wickets for 36 runs in seven overs.

Team India`s batswoman Shafali Verma said that at times, the duo communicate through eye contact, considering that they have been playing together since 2019

Team India's Shafali Verma reveals secret behind her batting chemistry with Smriti Mandhana

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw speaks about Team India's comeback after Maharashtra's win over Bengal

Shafali Verma said that at times, the duo communicate through eye contact, considering that they have been playing together since 2019

‘We communicate through eye contact...’: Shafali Verma on building strong partnership with Mandhana

Trending Stories

Latest Photos

Latest Videos

Latest Web Stories

Mid-Day Fast

Home / Sports / Cricket / Article / ‘We communicate through eye contact...’: Shafali Verma on building strong partnership with Mandhana