Shafali is hailed as one of the promising talents to watch out for in women's cricket
Four Indian women cricketers, who are part of the T20 World Cup squad, have expressed confidence of doing well in the marqee tournament. The four players - Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Rajeshwari Gaekwad and Shikha Pandey - also stressed on the importance of fitness and preparation ahead of the mega event. The Indian women's cricket team will be aiming for much-needed consistency when it opens its bid for an elusive ICC trophy with the T20 World Cup opener against defending champions Australia at Sydney on Friday. "Fitness will be one of the key aspects at the T20 World Cup. The Indian team recognises this and we have paid a lot of attention to fitness and nutrition in our preparations for the World Cup," said Gaekwad, who has been associated with 'Fast&Up', a sports and active nutrition brand. "We have a good team of experienced and young players who will give it their all to ensure we make it till the top. We will be taking it one match at a time," added ...
Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the India Women 'A' side while Smriti Mandhana will be the vice captain
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