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Name: Deepti Priya Sharma
Date of Birth and Place:
Born on August 24, 1997, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Parents:
Father – Dinesh Sharma
Mother – Nitu Sharma
Early Life:
Developed an interest in cricket at a young age and played cricket with boys in her neighborhood.
Encouraged by her family, she joined local cricket clubs in Agra.
Initially trained as a batter before developing her skills as an all-rounder.
Education:
Completed her schooling in Agra.
Balanced academics with rigorous cricket training and practice sessions.
Career:
Made her Women’s One Day International (ODI) debut in 2014 against Sri Lanka at age 16.
Made her T20 International debut in 2016 against Bangladesh.
Plays as an all-rounder, contributing with both off-spin bowling and middle-order batting.
Represented Bengal Women’s Team, India Women’s National Team, and UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
Achievements:
One of India’s leading all-rounders in women’s cricket.
Scored multiple half-centuries and centuries in ODIs and T20Is.
Played key roles in India’s victories in bilateral series and ICC tournaments.
Holds the record for highest partnership for India in Women’s ODI cricket with Poonam Raut.
Awards:
Honored with awards by BCCI and state cricket associations for her exceptional performance.
Famous For:
Her all-round skills — consistent batting and effective off-spin bowling.
Ability to perform under pressure and finish matches for India.
Biography of Deepti Sharma
Deepti Priya Sharma, born on August 24, 1997, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, is a talented Indian woman cricketer known for her all-round abilities. Encouraged by her parents, Dinesh and Nitu Sharma, she began playing cricket at a young age, training with boys in her neighborhood before joining local clubs. Deepti made her ODI debut in 2014 against Sri Lanka and her T20I debut in 2016 against Bangladesh. She has represented Bengal Women, UP Warriorz (WPL), and the Indian National Team. Famous for her off-spin bowling and middle-order batting, Deepti has played key roles in India’s victories and record partnerships. We appreciate her dedication and wish her continued success and a bright future in women’s cricket.
