Former India captain Mithali Raj expressed her confidence in youngsters Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues as potential leaders of the national team in T20 cricket. She believes both players are well-equipped to succeed Harmanpreet Kaur in leading the team.
India faced early exits in the last two T20 World Cups under Harmanpreet’s captaincy, despite her success in the ODI World Cup. Mithali emphasized her focus on the long-term future of the team when questioned about her support for Shafali over current vice-captain Smriti Mandhana.
Mithali highlighted Shafali’s impressive track record and all-round skills, emphasizing the importance of on-field leadership development. She also praised Jemimah’s contributions, noting her experience in various T20 leagues and her valuable fielding abilities.
