Agra: It was like a Diwali night as celebrations broke out at the home of seasoned all-rounder Deepti Sharma, who played a stellar role in India’s maiden triumph in the women’s World Cup in Navi Mumbai.
Deepti made a run-a-ball 58 with the bat and picked up five wickets for 39 runs to help India beat South Africa by 52 runs in the final Sunday night. She was also adjudged player of the tournament.
As soon as India won the final in distant Navi Mumbai, Deepti’s family members and neighbors gathered at her home to celebrate the victory, bursting crackers and distributing sweets.
Deepti’s father, Shri Bhagwan Sharma, expressed immense pride as his daughter lifted the World Cup trophy.
“It was a feeling beyond words. We watched the entire match together as a family, and now we are eagerly waiting for Deepti to return home. Once she arrives, we will celebrate her achievement in a big way. Her performance exceeded all our expectations,” he told PTI.
Deepti’s mother, Sushila Sharma, said, “Deepti has made our family and the entire nation proud. The credit for her success goes to her brother Sumit, who taught her cricket from childhood. Sumit had travelled to Mumbai to watch the final and cheer for his sister. The whole country and our family are proud of Deepti’s success.”
Deepti Sharma was adjudged the player of the tournament and dedicated her POTS trophy to her parents, stating that winning the maiden World Cup title felt like a dream.
“Honestly, this feels like a dream because we have not been able to come out of that emotion. Feeling really nice, I could contribute this way in a World Cup final,” said Deepti, who claimed scored a fighting 58 and claimed 5-39 in the final to make it possible.
