After the loss to South Africa, Team India is in trouble. Shafali Verma reveals secrets before the do-or-die match against Bangladesh.
In a unique tone, Shafali said, 'A difficult situation is one that you have never faced before in your life.' This statement reflects the team's confidence.
Shafali revealed that after the loss to South Africa, captain Harmanpreet Kaur boosted the morale of all players in a team meeting (huddle).
She reminded the players that the team has been in such difficult situations before and has made spectacular comebacks.
Harmanpreet said, 'This is not the first time it has happened. Last year too, the team faced a similar challenge in ODI matches and from there, the team made a great comeback to register a win.'
A major change was observed in the team's attitude after the defeat. During net practice, all players appeared more united and motivated than ever before.
The players were seen encouraging each other immensely, which shows the team's positive mindset.
Shafali said, 'Whenever we have a bad day, every player's morale goes down. But the very next day, we all come together, unite, and motivate each other.'
There have been constant changes in the team's middle order and fast bowling throughout the tournament. Justifying this, Shafali said that every player should get a chance on a big stage like the World Cup.
She said that whoever performs well will remain in the team. This is a sign of healthy competition.
However, the form of captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues remains a matter of concern for the team. Additionally, the inability to take wickets in the initial overs is also proving to be a major weakness.
Now, to stay in the race for the semi-finals, India will not only have to win all their matches but also win them by a large margin to improve their net run rate. Shafali expressed confidence that the team is fully prepared for this challenge.
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