The Backbone of India’s Balance
Deepti Sharma might not receive attention on an Indian women’s cricket team riddled with stars, but you cannot undervalue her in the team scale of assets. As an influential all-rounder with propensity to contribute equally with bat and ball, Deepti offers a level of balance every successful side must have. As calmness and cricket awareness personified, Deepti is the Captain’s dream and the strategic weapon.
Batting Under Pressure
Deepti has gotten a reputation for merely being a middle lower order batsmen, ‘who contributes whenever her team is already in trouble’, and she’s often overlooked by the more flamboyant stroke-makers in the game of cricket. She has saved India on many occasions with her contributions in the middle lower order and is cool, doesn’t panic, rotates the strike quickly, and plays the smart cricket that is required in those pressure situations, and can I interject here, to stabilise a shaky innings or put the act of fizz into motion down the ground in the ‘death overs’ (final 5 overs) at the end of innings. She plays according to situations – the true definition of an MVP.
Consistency With the Ball
Deepti’s off-spin is one of the most economical in the modern game as a bowler. She bowls tight lines, builds pressure, and is a bona fide wicket-taker in the middle overs. She builds pressure on batters with her variations, flight, and accuracy, which can frustrate them into mistakes. T20s and ODIs often utilize Deepti to break partnerships, and she does that more often than not. She can only add to her all-round performances with her fielding and fast, accurate throws.
A Leader in Disguise
Though she doesn’t always get the credit, Deepti’s game awareness and leadership, by example, has helped in the context of many of India’s tactical decisions on the field. She is always trying to put the team first, steps up when others don’t, and leads by example. She has shown that she excels in high-pressure situations in contests like the 2022 Commonwealth Games matches and World Cup games.
Conclusion – Value the All-Rounder
Though Deepti Sharma is not always in the news, one thing is for sure, she is the thread that binds the Indian team together. If you love smart cricket, and dependable cricketers, Deepti is a player worth following. Make sure to catch her all-rounding brilliance at Kheloexch. If you are new, now could be a time to Kheloexch Signup. If you are already a fan, you can Kheloexch Login directly back in to see Deepti create moments live.