Sneh Rana and Shafali Verma Trace India’s World Cup Win to WPL and Overseas Exposure

Overview

• Sneh Rana credits televised domestic cricket and the Women’s Premier League with accelerating talent development and boosting young players’ confidence.
• She says a fuller international calendar and frequent tours abroad have sharpened adaptability by exposing players to varied pitches and conditions.
• Rana highlights a fearless, outspoken younger cohort that has raised standards and influenced senior teammates.
• Reflecting on the tournament, she notes the squad stayed calm after three group-stage losses and trusted that one good game could flip momentum.
• Shafali Verma recounts her recall for the semi-final following Pratika Rawal’s injury, calling it her happiest moment after a year out of the team.