Mandhana highlights role for Shafali at T20 World Cup
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:21 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Smriti Mandhana, the vice-captain of India, emphasized the importance of her and Shafali Verma’s contributions at the T20 World Cup. Following their recent T20I series against England, Mandhana reflected on the lessons learned and the upcoming challenges at the tournament. The pairs' performance will be crucial for India as they aim for success in the competition. The World Cup is set to take place later this summer.
- •Smriti Mandhana serves as India's vice-captain
- •Mandhana stresses the importance of her partnership with Shafali Verma
- •India aims for a successful T20 World Cup
- •Recent T20I series against England provided valuable insights
- •Upcoming tournament challenges will test the team
- 6:21 AMESPNcricinfo — Mandhana: 'Shafali and I have a huge role to play' at the T20 World Cup
"India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana looks at the learnings from the recent T20I series in England
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