'Trust Shafali Verma, the bowler'

Nasser Hussain reckons India can use Shafali Verma's bowling as a safety valve in the Women's T20 World Cup. Speaking to the Times of India, the former England captain argued the move would help balance the side without sacrificing batting depth.

It's a selection problem India keeps bumping into: fit extra batters into the XI, lose bowling options. Verma already bowls in domestic cricket. If she's trusted to roll her arm over in international conditions, suddenly you've got your top order intact and a genuine middle-overs option when the primary bowlers need a breather.

Hussain's point lands ahead of India's campaign. The idea keeps the batting lineup strong while giving the side the flexibility it's often lacked.