India’s star all-rounder, Deepti Sharma, is laser-focused on delivering her best for the Indian team in the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup. She remains unfazed by the recent announcement of a venue shift from Bangladesh to the UAE, highlighting her commitment to the team’s success regardless of location.
The ICC’s decision to move the tournament, scheduled from October 3 to 20, followed unrest in Bangladesh. Dubai and Sharjah will now host the event, with Bangladesh retaining its hosting rights and ensuring its share of revenue.
In an exclusive interview with PTI videos on the sidelines of the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards, Deepti emphasized her unwavering focus on contributing to her team’s victory: “It doesn’t matter wherever the World Cup is happening, I just focus on how as an all-rounder I can contribute to the team’s success. “I just want to give it my all and the last 4-5 months have been fruitful for us, let’s hope we continue the good work and end the trophy wait this time. We have a little idea about how the wickets will play in UAE.”
Deepti’s recent performances, both with the bat and ball, have been stellar, demonstrating her growing confidence and enjoyment of the game. “I am enjoying my cricket at the moment and this has enabled me to shrug the pressure off my shoulders. I have learnt from the other international cricketers that when you start enjoying the game, you do better on the field. “I don’t let pressure get the better of me, I have developed this habit since I played the first game in the Women’s Super League back in 2018. I have developed this habit and made it a part of my game,” she shared.
Deepti’s recent triumph in The Hundred 2024, where she hit the winning six to secure the title for the London Spirit Women, stands as a testament to her ability to perform under pressure. “That moment (Hitting the winning runs in The Hundred final at Lord’s) was amazing, this is what I was missing. It is always great that you win the game for your team. I thanked God for his blessings because in such situations you need to believe in yourself. If you do so, then you do it.”
With her unwavering focus and recent successes, Deepti Sharma is poised to be a key player for the Indian team as they aim to conquer the Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE.
