Shefali, Jemima touted as future leaders of India women’s T20 side

Shefali Verma, aged 22, has already featured in 111 T20 matches for India, while 25‑year‑old Jemima Rodrigues has played 131. Both were part of the squad that won the 2025 Women’s One‑Day World Cup. Raj pointed out that Shefali’s strike‑rate is among the best and that she can bowl if required. Regarding Jemima, Raj noted her modest World Cup performance but emphasized her team‑first attitude and her valuable contributions in the field.