The International Cricket Council (ICC) verified eligibility of Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh who got selected for India’s Under-19 World Cup team. Since both players had previously represented India at the senior international level, the selection panel reportedly wanted to be certain about their eligibility.
The two players were chosen for the ICC Women’s Under-19 World Cup after receiving approval from the ICC, who communicated with the Neetu David-led selection panel via the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Shafali, who is only 18 years old, has already participated in 69 international matches (two Women’s Tests, 21 WODIs, and 46 WT20Is). Richa, however, has participated in 42 international competitions (17 WODIs and 25 WT20Is). Although Richa is 19, both were eligible in terms of age. In actuality, Shafali has been appointed skipper.
