Shafali Verma "looking forward to learning" after maiden ODI and Test call-up

Shafali Verma's rise as a T20 batter since 2019 has been a great story in itself, with the Haryana teenager topping T20 batting rankings. She has duly been awarded an ODI and Test call-up for the upcoming tour of England - her first in both formats - and understandably hopes are high on her.

"Whenever I get a chance [call-up] like this, I look out for opportunities to play matches so that I am able to prove myself and my style of play and go on to build a good career for myself. Everyone feels good after getting their maiden call-ups, and I felt good, too. My goal [in the upcoming tour of England] would be to make sure I score well for my team," Shafali told ESPN Cricinfo. 

Verma recently signed up for The Hundred competition in England and with Sydney Sixers for the WBBL 2021. However, the Test series is going to pose a different challenge in itself but she is bracing for it.

"[India] Women are getting to play their first Test in seven years. I have been given the chance [to be part of the Test squad], so my aim would be to learn from that Test match as much as I can about choosing the right balls to play, staying on in the middle as long as possible.

"All formats - ODIs, T20Is, and Tests - have different experiences and lessons to offer, so I would be looking forward to learning from both the ODI and Test formats," she said.