Navi Mumbai : Talking to reporters after being suddenly parachuted into India's squad-despite not even being in the reserves before the 2025 World Cup semifinal against Australia at the DY Patil Stadium, Shafali Verma had a philosophical take on her last-minute recall due to in-form opener Pratika Rawal being ruled out due to injuries. While sympathizing with Rawal, Shefali said, “What happened with Pratika, as a sportsperson, it wasn't a good thing. No one wants any sportsperson to sustain such an injury. But God has sent me here to do something good.” Indeed, God had sent her for something good for the Women-in-Blue. Rising to the occasion in the summit clash against South Africa in front of 45,000 cheering fans and a billion Indian cricket supporters around the world, the 21-y

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