Shafali Verma JSW: JSW Sports, one of the the biggest names in the business of sports in India has, announced the signing of the swashbuckling opener and rising star in women’s cricket Shafali Verma on a multi-year contract. As a part of this new signing, Verma’s commercial and brand partnerships will be handled by JSW Sports. Follow Women’s Cricket LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
JSW Sports announced the signing of the 19-year-old rising star of Women’s Cricket in India Shafali Verma on a multi-year contract. As part of the association, Verma’s commercial and brand partnerships will be managed by JSW Sports.#CricketTwitter #Cricket pic.twitter.com/RUWuH76PYz
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Verma, who is the The youngest Indian cricketer to play all three formats has played two Tests, 21 ODIs and 56 T20s for India. The teen who hails from Haryana made her India debut at the age of 15 and broke the record for the youngest Indian to score an international half-century during a T20I game against West Indies in 2019. A record which was previously held by Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar for 30 years.
Shafali Verma JSW Sports partnership
“I’m absolutely thrilled to sign with JSW Sports. The organization has played a massive role in the growth of many athletes’ brands across the country and it’s a huge honour for me to be a part of an esteemed players’ roster. I look forward to a fantastic relationship with JSW Sports,” said Verma.
The aggressive opening batter represented the JAW-co-owned Delhi Capitals in the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) earlier this year. Verma, who notched 252 runs in 9 innings, recorded the best strike rate (185.29) in the tournament.
“We’re ecstatic to have Shafali as a part of our JSW Sports family. Shafali has caught the imagination of cricket lovers through her fearless approach with the bat and we believe that she has tremendous potential as a brand as well. We are looking forward to working closely with Shafali,” said Divyanshu Singh, Chief Operating Officer, JSW Sports Private Limited
JSW Sports also handles commercial partnerships for Neeraj Chopra, Jemimah Rodrigues, Pawan Sehrawat, Sakshi Malik, Axar Patel, and several other Indian athletes.
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