“Everybody was very welcoming when I joined the team, and that felt very good,” Verma said ahead of the big-ticket clash. “Everybody I spoke to really boosted [my confidence] and that’s a very good thing for me. Everyone I spoke to, including the coach, captain and Smriti di, they told me to play my natural game – no fret. Play the way you usually do, and just never panic. So yeah, since I’m getting so much freedom I will try to respect the good balls and whatever is in my range, I will definitely hit it. I’ve received a very good welcome, hopefully I’ll do well if given the chance.”
