All Round Excellence: Story of Deepti Sharma

A true all rounder is someone who equally contributes in all the three departments: batting, bowling and fielding. They are the ones who hold the ability to change the course of the game at any stage. For instance, a notable all rounder in the Men's cricket team is Ravindra Jadeja. We see him scoring runs, taking wickets and even taking exceptional catches. Just like him, we have a player in the Women's Indian Cricket Team too. Her name is Deepti Sharma and she is a legend of the game. She is a left handed batsman and right arm off spinner. Today, in this article by zap cricket, we will throw some light on her career growth only. 

Early life and domestic cricket of Deepti Sharma 

Born on 24 August, 1997, Deepti played domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh and Bengal. Her interest in cricket started when she was only 9. She was inspired by her brother Sumit Sharma, who also played cricket. Later, her mentor Hemlata Kala, who is also the national selector, guided her in becoming the player she is now. 

International career of Deepti Sharma 

Deepti made her ODI debut on 28 November, 2014 vs South Africa, T20I debut on 31 January, 2016 vs Australia and Test debut on 16 June, 2021 vs England. She holds the world record of scoring 320 runs in opening partnership with Poonam Raut. Over the years, her game has evolved to great extents. From being a rookie off spin to becoming a polished reliable senior player, she has come a long way. Overall, she has played 171 international matches across all formats, scoring 2,132 runs and taking 196 wickets. 

Her role in the Indian team is quite versatile. She is a reliable option with both bat and ball for which she is highly regarded. Plus, over the years, she has played plenty of matches in different parts of the world, hence, her experience is always an asset for the team.

International stats of Deepti Sharma 

Awards and achievements 

• Awarded with Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy for Best domestic senior women’s cricketer by BCCI in June 2018
• Felicitated with Arjuna Award in 2020
• Won silver medal in 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games 

Deepti Sharma in franchise cricket 

Deepti represents UP Warriorz in WPL. She was bought by them for INR 2,6 Crores in 2023. In two seasons, she has featured in 17 games, scoring 385 runs and taking 19 wickets. In the 2024 WPL, she became the first player to take a hat trick in the

In WBBL, she play for Sydney Thunder and in The Hundred she was picked by London Spirit.