Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma have reportedly received notices from the National Anti-Doping Agency over alleged whereabouts failures under anti-doping regulations.
Rawal returns to the national setup after last featuring in India’s victorious 2025 World Cup campaign, where her tournament was cut short due to a hairline fracture in her right ankle.
Delhi Capitals are ranked fourth in the WPL 2026 standings with two consecutive defeats, whereas UP Warriorz are languishing at the bottom with as many losses.
Shafali’s inclusion comes after a sensational run against Sri Lanka, where the 20-year-old set the tone at the top of the order with fearless strokeplay.
The Indian women scripted history on November 2, clinching their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title with a memorable performance.
Shafali delivered a stellar all-round performance in the ODI World Cup final against South Africa – making 87 off 78 balls and picking two crucial wickets. “The team has always felt like a family. If you see anyone down, any player will go and make them feel confident.”
It was a day of smiles and stories when India’s women’s cricket team fresh from their historic World Cup victory met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi.
Shafali Verma, at 21 years and 279 days, became the youngest cricketer to win the Player of the Match award in a semifinal or final of an ODI World Cup, men’s or women’s, as India Women scripted history by claiming their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title with a memorable victory over South Africa at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy tonight.
The 21-year-old Shafali started the onslaught on the Proteas before Smriti matched her shot-for-shot as India raced to their first 50 in mere six overs, before the introduction of the spinners slowed the scoring rate.
Harmanpreet’s breathtaking innings in Derby not only dismantled the Australians but also marked a turning point for Indian women’s cricket.
