Haryana woman cricketer Shafali Verma on Sunday said the past one year had been very challenging, as she had to work extremely hard to improve her game and regain form.

“The last one year was really tough for me. I faced several struggles, but I kept working hard and God rewarded that effort. When I joined the Indian team ahead of the semifinal, I was determined to contribute to the World Cup victory. The final is always a big stage. Initially, I was a bit nervous, but I calmed myself, focused on my strategy, and executed it well. That helped me deliver an all-round performance,” Safali told mediapersons after her felicitation at the Circuit House here.

A considerable number of people, including BJP leaders and officials, were present on the occasion to congratulate her.

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