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Who is Deepti Sharma? Know About Her Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More

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Deepti Sharma is one of the best all-rounders India has ever produced in women’s cricket. She is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler. She comes from Agra, U.P., and her interest in cricket developed at the age of 9 years. She always asked his father (Bhagwan Sharma) to request his brother (Sumit Sharma) to take Deepti to watch the net practice and other matches. During one of the net practices, his brother her talent was spotted by India’s national women’s team selector of that time.

Deepti Sharma Biography

Deepti Sharma was born on August 24, 1997, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. She made her international debut in test cricket on June 16, 2021, vs England Women, in ODIs on Nov 28, 2014, vs South Africa Women, and in T20Is on Jan 16, 2016, vs Australia Women. She has been an integral part of the Indian women's cricket team as an all-rounder who delivers through both bat and ball.

NameDeepti Sharma
Date of BirthAugust 24, 1997
Age28 Years (as of 2025)
NationalityIndian
Birth PlaceAgra, Uttar Pradesh
Height5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
ReligionHinduism
Current Team(s)

Indian National Women's Cricket Team

Melbourne Stars Women (WBBL)

UP Warriorz Women (WPL)

RoleBowling Allrounder
Batting StyleLeft-Handed Batter
Bowling StyleRight arm off-break
DebutJune 16, 2021, vs Eng Women (WTest)
Nov 28, 2014, vs South Africa Women (WODIs)
Jan 16, 2016, vs Aus (WT20Is)
Jersey No.6
Estimated Net Worth8 Crores approximately
Relationship StatusSingle

Deepti Sharma Religion & Caste

The religion followed by Deepti Sharma is Hinduism, where she follows all the traditions and values of the religion. The information regarding Deepti Sharma caste is unknown.

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Deepti Sharma Family

Deepti Sharma comes from a decent family, and her family played an important part in her journey to becoming one of the best all-rounders for the Indian national women’s cricket team. She was born and raised in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. She is the youngest among all five siblings.

Deepti Sharma Father

Deepti Sharma’s father is Bhagwan Sharma. He is a retired employee of the Indian Railway. He is also very interested in cricket and played a huge role in the success of his children.

Deepti Sharma Mother

Deepti Sharma’s mother is Sushilaa Sharma. She is a homemaker; however, as a mother, she always supports her daughter and has been there for Deepti in her ups and downs.

Deepti Sharma Brother

Deepti Sharma has three brothers named Lavalesh Sharma, Sumit Sharma, and Prashant Sharma. Lavlesh Sharma is an architect, and he is the elder among all. The second one is Sumit Sharma, who runs a cricketing academy in U.P., and the third one is Prashant Sharma, the youngest among all the brothers.

Deepti Sharma Sister

Deepti Sharma’s Sister’s name is Pragati Sharma. She has also been supporting her younger sister Deepti Sharma in her cricketing Career.

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Deepti Sharma Instagram

Deepti Sharma has over 500K Followers on her Instagram Profile, and her Instagram username is @officialdeeptisharma.

Deepti Sharma Twitter

Deepti Sharma also has 69.3K Followers on her X account, and her X(formerly Twitter) username is @Deepti_Sharma06.

Deepti Sharma Facebook

The official Facebook account of Deepti Sharma is under the name of Deepti Sharma, where she has more than 260K followers on her account.

Deepti Sharma Jersey number

Deepti Sharma’s Jersey number is 6. However, there isn’t an official or widely reported story behind why she chose number 6, but it’s possible it holds personal significance, or it was simply a number available when she joined the national team. Often, players pick their numbers for a variety of reasons, whether it’s personal preference, superstition, or just the available options.

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Deepti Sharma Relationships

As of now, Deepti Sharma is not currently dating anyone; her focus is on her cricketing career and achieving great heights in cricket. She is fully dedicated to cricket and has already showcased her all-round skills on the international level.

Deepti Sharma Boyfriend

There is no information available about Deepti Sharma boyfriend as she tends to keep her personal life private and doesn't share much about the same on social media. If there is any information about Deepti Sharma boyfriend in the future, it will be updated here.

Deepti Sharma Net Worth & Salary

Deepti Sharma
Deepti Sharma (Image Credits: Official Instagram Account of Deepti Sharma/@officialdeeptisharma)

As of 2025, Deepti Sharma net worth is estimated to be around ₹8 Crores approximately, which she earns primarily through BCCI contract, match fees, and playing cricket leagues. Deepti Sharma is earning about ₹50 lakhs via the BCCI annual contract as she is in the A Grade category.

Women players now earn ₹15 lakh per Test match, ₹6 lakh for ODIs, and ₹3 lakh for T20Is respectively. Deepti Sharma has been signed up by UP Warriorz for ₹2.6 crore at the first-ever WPL Auction, making her the second-most expensive Indian player after Smriti Mandhana.

Estimated Net Worth₹8 Crores approximately
BCC Contract₹50 Lakhs per Year
WPL Contract₹2.6 crores per season
WTest₹15 Lakhs/ Match
WODIs₹6 Lakhs/ Match
WT20Is₹3 Lakhs/ Match

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Deepti Sharma Career

Deepti Sharma has been known for her all-round skills; she can bat down the order and finish the innings on a high note, while on the other hand, she is a world-class bowler ability to bowl at any stage of the inning and provides the breakthroughs whenever the team needs. She has been performing consistently well for the Indian national team and the franchises, too.

International Career

Deepti Sharma
Deepti Sharma (Image Credits: Official X Account of BCCI Women/@BCCIWomen)

Deepti Sharma has been doing exceptionally well for the Indian women's cricket team in both batting and bowling departments. She has been an important player for the team who delivers in need. In her international career, she has played over 200+ matches across the three formats of the game, where she has scored more than 3000+ runs with a decent average and strike rate. She is a very handy off-spinner, who has taken more than 300+ wickets across the formats with a very economical economy rate.

FormatMatInns (Bat/Bowl)RunsHSAve (Bat/Bowl)SR (Bat/Bowl)100s/50s4s/6sWktsBBIEcon4w/5wCt
WTests58 / 83197863.80 / 18.1043.93 / 49.00 / 442 / 1205/72.211 / 13
WODIs11498 / 113260218837.71 / 27.9269.85 / 38.91 / 16250 / 181466/204.302 / 340
WT20Is12981 / 12611006423.40 / 18.98104.26 / 18.60 / 296 / 71474/106.121 / 039

Other Leagues Career

Deepti Shamra has been part of some of the biggest cricket leagues in the world. She has taken part in WPL, WBBL, and Women's 100, where she has played a crucial role in the respective teams. In WPL, she plays for UP Warriorz, scoring 507 runs, including 3 fifties, and taking 27 wickets, including one 4-wicket haul. In WBBL and Women's 100, she has contributed well enough in scoring runs and taking wickets.

TournamentTeamMatInns (Bat/Bowl)RunsHSAve (Bat/Bowl)SR (Bat/Bowl)100s/50s4s/6sWktsBBIEcon4wCt
WPLUPW-W2524 / 2550788*28.16 / 29.29117.63 / 21.10/360 / 9274/198.2917
WBBLST-W & MS-W2017 / 1927644*23.00 / 28.20100.72 / 22.80/026 / 0153/137.39011
Women’s 100LS-W1612 / 1628946*57.80 / 17.38126.75 / 17.20/024 / 6183/186.0503

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Deepti Sharma Achievements & Awards

Deepti Sharma was the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024. She has been part of the highest opening partnership (i.e., 320 runs stand) in International cricket. Deepti Sharma became part of the first pair to register a 300-run partnership in women’s cricket. She has been part of the ICC Women’s T20I and ODI team of the year 2024. Deepti Sharma has also won the Arjuna Award for her contribution to the Indian national women’s cricket team in 2020. Deepti Sharma has been appointed as D.S.P. in U.P. Police by the C.M. of Uttar Pradesh.

Year / PeriodAchievement / Award
2016Took 6 wickets for 20 runs vs Sri Lanka — youngest Indian (male or female) to take a 6-wicket haul
May 2017Scored 188 vs Ireland; part of world-record opening stand of 320 with Punam Raut
2019Bowled 3 maidens in a T20I vs South Africa — first Indian woman to do so
2023Became leading wicket-taking Indian woman in T20Is with 100 wickets (vs West Indies)
2018BCCI Award
2018Best Women’s Cricketer Award by CAB Cricket
2018-19BCCI Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy for Best Woman Cricketer (Senior Domestic)
2019Felicitated by Department of Youth Services & Sports, Government of West Bengal
2020Arjuna Award
2022Special Award by CAB Cricket
2024Most Valuable Player (MVP) – WPL 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deepti Sharma’s age and birthday?

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Deepti Sharma is 27 years old and her birthday is on the 24th of August.

What is Deepti Sharma’s height?

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Deepti Sharma is 5 feet and 5 inches.

What is Deepti Sharma’s jersey number?

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Deepti Sharma's jersey number is 6.

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