India, Nov. 15 -- Like a destiny's child, after not being picked initially, Shafali Verma walked in as an injury replacement and delivered an all-round show (87-78b and 2/36) in the final against South Africa to win India the ODI World Cup, their first women's ICC title. A fortnight after the historic win, the Player-of-the-Final, who is managed by JSW Sports, relives the key moments and promises more such highs.

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Congratulations again. There have been so many felicitations. Have you had time to catch up on sleep, are you sleeping better now?

(Laughs) Look, as a cricketer, our aim was to win the World Cup. We have achieved that. It's been some time now, so it's sinking in.about 80 percent. Big thanks to the country for showing ...