“Those Two Nights Were Dangerous for Me”: World Cup Winner Shefali Verma Offers Thanks to Family Deity
Bharod, Rajasthan: Shefali Verma, the stormy opener and ‘Player of the Match’ in the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup final, paid homage to her family deity Mansha Mata at her temple in Dahmi village, Kotputli-Bharod, Rajasthan. After the historic win, Shefali placed her medal at the deity’s feet and received blessings for continued success.
Struggles Behind the Glory
Speaking to the media, Shefali revealed the emotional turmoil she faced after being left out of the semifinals, describing it as “two dangerous nights” filled with self-doubt and questions. She said, “When I was sidelined in the semifinals, those two nights were extremely difficult for me. I kept asking myself many questions.” However, she returned stronger for the final, determined to perform exceptionally and secure a w...









