“Deepti has shown incredible resilience. She’s taken challenges head-on, adapted her game, and come back stronger each time” Former Indian skipper Mithali Raj heaps praise on star Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma after her impressive outing in the Hundred
The 26-year-old Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma was recently a part of the 4th edition of the Women’s Hundred, representing the London Spirit led by skipper Heather Knight. She played a crucial role in helping her side clinch their maiden Women’s Hundred title.
She was the 3rd highest run-scorer for her side, with 212 runs at a strike rate of 132.50 in six innings. She was dismissed only once in the tournament and came against Oval Invincibles. Apart from her exploits with the bat, she also picked up 8 wickets with the ball for her side. She had a fairytale finish to the tournament as she sealed the game for her side with an iconic six to take her side to glory in the Women’s Hundred, their maiden title triumph.
“Whether she’s spinning magic with the ball or anchoring the innings with the bat, she’s always ready to deliver, no matter where she’s asked to play. That kind of quiet, unwavering dedication is rare and precious.” Former Indian legend Mithali Raj heaped praise on the star Indian all-rounder after her impressive outing for London Spirit.
Earlier, Deepti Sharma received a certain amount of criticism for her strike rate and the lack of intent with the bat. She then worked hard on her batting and it paid off as she excelled in the 2nd edition of the Women’s Premier League. She represented UP Warriors led by skipper Alyssa Healy, she was the highest-run scorer for her side and the 5th-highest run-scorer of the tournament with 295 runs to her name. She scored with an impressive strike rate of 136.57.
She had a mind-boggling average of 98.33 in 8 innings. Her tally of runs includes three half-centuries. She was dismissed only thrice in the tournament. Apart from her exploits with the bat, she was also the 2nd highest wicket-taker for her side with 10 wickets in 8 innings.
“Her ability to rise above setbacks and continue to deliver with such grace and determination truly embodies the spirit of a champion. She’s a perfect example of how hard work and perseverance can lead to success.” Former Indian skipper Mithali Raj speaks in high regard about character embodying the mindset of a champion. She could play a crucial role for India in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
She is the joint-highest wicket-taker alongside Radha Yadav in the T20I format for India this year with 23 wickets to her name in 16 innings. The Indian Women’s team led by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur will now be participating in the upcoming 9th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The tournament was earlier set to be hosted by Bangladesh, however, courtesy of political turmoil in the country, the tournament is now shifted to the United Arab Emirates.
The tournament will commence on 3rd October 2024 and conclude on 20th October 2024. India will kickstart their T20 World Cup campaign on 4th October 2024 against New Zealand in Sylhet from 6:30 PM IST.
(Quotes sourced from Twitter)