Happy Birthday Deepti Sharma
Birthday Special: Deepti Sharma: Happy Birthday Deepti Sharma, Deepti Bhagwan Sharma, born in Kolkata, India, is one of the most celebrated cricketers in the world. Her journey from a young girl with a passion for cricket to becoming one of the top all-rounders globally is nothing short of inspiring. Representing Bengal in domestic cricket, UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), and London Spirits in The Hundred League, Deepti’s prowess on the field has earned her accolades and recognition on the international stage.
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Deepti made her ODI debut in 2014 against South Africa in Bengaluru. Her talent quickly shone through, and by 2018, she was ranked 3rd among the top all-rounders in the ICC Cricket Rankings. She also held the record for the third-highest individual score in women’s ODIs, with 188 runs. In May 2021, Deepti was named to India’s Test squad for their one-off match against England, where she earned her Test debut. One of her career highlights includes her best bowling figures of 6-20 against Sri Lanka in Ranchi.
Where it all Started for Deepti Sharma?
Deepti’s love for cricket began at the age of 9. Where she would constantly ask her father to persuade her brother, Sumit Sharma, a former Uttar Pradesh pacer and her first coach, to take her to the cricket ground. Watching net practices and matches fueled her passion, and it wasn’t long before she started her journey in cricket.
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Interestingly, off-spin wasn’t Deepti’s natural skill. Initially, she tried her hand at medium-pace bowling during her early teens. However, on the advice of selectors and local coaches, she switched to off-spin, a decision that would shape her career. Despite the challenges of mastering a new skill, Deepti’s height and natural ball release made her a formidable off-spinner.
Deepti Sharma Career Stats (as of August 2024)
- ODI Stats: 89 matches, 2019 runs (Avg: 35.42), 106 wickets
- T20I Stats: 117 matches, 1020 runs (Avg: 23.72), 131 wickets
- Test Stats: 5 matches, 319 runs (Avg: 63.80), 20 wickets
Birthday Wishes for Deepti Sharma
In the recent Hundred Women final the Indian star Deepti Sharma shamed a six in a crucial moment to win the league for her team London Spirits and showed to the whole world that she is the best versatile all-rounder in the current era of women’s cricket. let’s hope that she continues to perform at the highest level and brings many more awards. So on this special day let’s wish her a wonderful Happy 27th Birthday.