Shafali Verma wasn’t even part of the team. She was called up when Pratika Rawal was injured. She played the stellar hand in winning the Women’s World Cup for India. She opened with the bat, scoring a brilliant 87 at a quick pace.
South Africa were going well with the chase when the skipper asked Shafali to bowl. She got two wickets in two, one of which was of the star, Marizanne Kapp and India got the match under control. This was special as Shafali is not a regular bowler.
She accepted the opportunity when offered, first shining with the bat and later unexpectedly with the ball. There were other good performances from other team mates, but Shafali’s efforts are special as she came in last minute.
She was watching the matches on TV. Yet she showed that she was fully aligned to playing the game, when called to play. Although not in the playing team, her focus and zeal was not lesser than the ones on the playing field. It was no mean task to have the willingness to wait!
Teams are empowered by the ones who are not weighed done by the ‘waiting’… by those who maintain the preparedness to play. We must be willing to wait and willing to play, when opportunity comes our way!
Be willing to wait when out of the way
Give only your best when called to play!
~ Pravin K Sabnis
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