In a remarkable recognition of her outstanding contributions to Indian cricket, Deepti Sharma, the star all-rounder, was recently conferred with the coveted Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) post by the Uttar Pradesh government.

The prestigious honour was bestowed upon Deepti by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a ceremony attended by key dignitaries, including India’s Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, deputy chief ministers Brajesh Pathak, and Keshav Prasad Maurya. This accolade marks a significant moment in Deepti’s illustrious career and underscores her excellence on the cricket field.

Deepti Sharma’s sporting achievements

Deepti’s journey to the DSP post is a testament to her exceptional cricketing skills and dedication to the sport. Having recently secured the Best International Cricketer – Women award for the years 2019-20 and 2022-23 at the BCCI Awards, Deepti’s prowess has consistently shone on the international stage. With an impressive record of 86 ODIs and 104 T20Is for India, she has bagged 100 and 113 wickets, respectively, showcasing her effectiveness with the ball.

In addition to her bowling exploits, Deepti has proven herself as a reliable batter, amassing over 1000 runs in both ODIs and T20Is. Her performances in Test cricket are equally commendable, with 16 wickets and 317 runs in just four games. Notably, Deepti played a pivotal role in India Women’s historic triumph at the Asian Games and contributed to the silver medal-winning squad at the Commonwealth Games last year.

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The felicitation ceremony

The felicitation ceremony, graced ?by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, was a momentous occasion for Deepti. Recognizing her achievements and commitment to the nation, the Uttar Pradesh government presented her with the DSP post and a substantial reward of 3 crores.

Yogi?? Adityanath personal?ly handed over the appointment letter from the UP Police to Deepti, symbolizing not only her athletic prowess but also her commitment to serving the community beyond the cricket field.

Deepti’s gratitude

Expressing her elation and gratitude, Deepti Sharma took to social media to share her feelings about the honour. In a heartfelt message, she wrote, “Humbled by the Chief Minister of UP @myogiadityanath recognized for excellence in the Asian Games and my appointment as DSP in UP Police. Forever grateful. #Asiangames2023 #Upgovernment #Award #DSP #gratefull #DS6.”

Humbled by the Chief Minister of UP @myogiadityanath recognized for excellence in the Asian Games and my appointment as DSP in UP Police. Forever grateful. 🙏✨�#Asiangames2023 #Upgovernment #Award #DSP #gratefull #DS6 pic.twitter.com/G0TbtAfKnA

— Deepti Sharma (@Deepti_Sharma06) January 29, 2024

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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India women’s team vice-captain Harmanpreet Kaur created history by becomin?g the first player from the country to sign for Women’s Big Bash League (WB??BL).

The 27-year-old will be r??epresenting the defending champions Sydney Thunder in the high-voltage tournament.

“It’s a great feeling. The WBBL is a great platform for women’s cricketers, being the first player from my country to sign a contract for a BBL club is one of my best moments,” she said to the Sydney Thunder website.

“I was looking at a franchise where I would have opportunities to showcase my talent. That’s why I was keen on Sydney Thunder. My aim is to serve my team to win the WBBL title for the second time in a row. Playing with the best players against the best players is always a great feeling. I would definitely learn a lot of things from them all,” Harmanpreet added.

BCCI President Anurag Thakur also wished Harmanpreet Kaur on?? this occasio?n and tweeted:

Congrats Harmanpreet Kaur on becoming the 1st Indian women cricketer to be signed fr Women’s Big Bash League (Australia)! @BCCI

— Lt. Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) July 31, 2016

Sydney Thunder tweeted:

ICYMI: Harmanpreet Kaur has joined the #ThunderNation ahead of #BBL02. More: //t.co/3UKFASc5ZS pic.twitter.com/GJ9eWrU4kQ

— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) July 31, 2016

Harmanpreet is all set to play with the best cricketers and is also set to work with Australian legend Michael Hussey at the Sydney Thunder.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced former Indian skipper Anil Kumble as Team India’s new head coach. But BCCI president Anurag Thakur has revealed that Anil Kumble was not the board’s first choice as coach. He said that they had approached former Indian captain Rahul Dravid for this job.

In an interview to NDTV, Anurag Thakur revealed, “I requested Rahul Dravid to coach the Indian team. He didn’t say no, but said that he will work for the junior team.”

Thakur also praised Dravid’s intent to work at the grassroots and bring about a change from the ground-up. “That is the good thing about Dravid. He didn’t go for the senior team post, big money and all. He wanted to work for the junior cricketers and not the senior team,” he added.

Rahul Dravid has been an inspiration on the field an?d has done reasonably well with the young guns. He is currently the coach of the India A and U-19 team for the past one year and has preferred sh??orter assignments as he cannot stay away from home for a long time.

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