Deepti Sharma Cricket Career Explained
Deepti Sharma — India women's allrounder, ICC Women's T20I allrounder of the year, and the player at the centre of the 2022 'Mankading' controversy — career explained.
Deepti Sharma is India women's most important allrounder — a right-arm off-spin bowler and right-handed batter who has been central to India's white-ball success. Born on 24 August 1997 in Agra, she became known internationally not only for her cricket excellence but also for a controversial dismissal in a 2022 ODI that reignited debate about one of cricket's oldest laws.
The Mankad/Run-Out Controversy — 2022
In September 2022, Deepti ran out England's Charlie Dean at the non-striker's end in the final over of an ODI at Lord's — a method known as a 'Mankad' or non-striker's run-out (now officially a run-out under the Laws of Cricket). India won the match and the series, but the manner of the dismissal sparked intense debate about sportsmanship and the Laws of Cricket. The ICC subsequently clarified that this type of dismissal is entirely legal.
Off-Spin Bowling
Deepti is India's most reliable off-spinner in women's cricket. Her ability to bowl tightly in the middle overs of T20Is and ODIs — while also taking wickets — makes her enormously valuable. Her economy rate and wicket average are consistently among the best in women's international cricket.
WPL — UP Warriorz
Deepti plays for UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League, where she is one of their key bowling allrounders. She has been one of the WPL's most consistent performers since the competition's launch in 2023.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 'Mankad' or non-striker's run-out controversy involving Deepti Sharma?
In September 2022, Deepti Sharma ran out England's Charlie Dean at the non-striker's end (backing up too far out of the crease before the ball was bowled) at Lord's. The dismissal, called a 'Mankad', won India the match and series. It is entirely legal under the Laws of Cricket.
What type of bowler is Deepti Sharma?
Deepti Sharma is a right-arm off-spin bowler and right-handed batter — a genuine allrounder for India women.
Which WPL team does Deepti Sharma play for?
Deepti Sharma plays for UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL).