Shafali Says Asian Games Gold Will Grow Indian Women’s Cricket

India’s women’s cricket team won the gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan.

This means India successfully defended the gold medal it had won before.

India beat Japan in the quarterfinals, Bangladesh in the semifinals and Sri Lanka in the final.

Shafali Verma was India’s top scorer during the tournament.

She made 188 runs, including a century against Bangladesh.

She also scored 40 runs against Japan and 48 runs in the final.

Shafali said winning more medals and trophies could help women’s cricket grow in India.

Pratika Rawal said the team is working toward a podium finish at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Rawal did not play in any match at the tournament.