Shafali Verma Wins ICC Women’s Player of the Month After Stellar World Cup Comeback

New Delhi, December 15, 2025: India opener Shafali Verma has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for November, a recognition that crowns her impressive comeback and match-winning performances during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, where India lifted the title on home soil.

Reacting to the honour, Verma described the award as a collective achievement and credited her teammates, coaches, family and supporters for standing by her through highs and lows. She said individual recognition in a team sport holds meaning only because of the support system around a player, adding that the same spirit applies to both victories and defeats.

The Player of the Month award marks a significant turning point in Verma’s career. Earlier dropped from India’s ODI squad, the young opener returned to domestic cricket to regain form and confidence. Her consistent performances earned her a recall to the national side and a place in the World Cup squad, where she went on to deliver under pressure on the biggest stage.

Throughout November, Verma produced composed and impactful knocks that set the tone for India at the top of the order. Her contributions were instrumental in India’s successful World Cup campaign, culminating in a historic title win at home.

The ICC recognition not only reflects Verma’s individual excellence during the month but also underlines her resilience and ability to bounce back stronger. With her World Cup performances and the Player of the Month honour, Shafali Verma has firmly reasserted her status as one of the brightest talents in Indian women’s cricket.