Is Cricketer, Deepti Sharma Married? Meet Her Family And Brother Who Sacrificed His Dream For Her

Every cricket fan is glued to the TV screen at the moment as India's Women's cricket team is out playing the finals after a stellar win in the semi-finals. Amid the ongoing tournament, India's ace all-rounder, Deepti Sharma,, has once again proved why she is one of the team's most dependable players, scoring 58 runs off 58 balls in the final match. Not only did she showcase her composure under pressure, but she has also kept India's hopes high in the game. Now, as India's bowling attack is continuing to fight, fans will be keeping a keen eye on her bowling game. Amid the high-stakes finale, let's take a look at Deepti's journey from the bylanes of Agra to the global stage.

Is Indian women's cricket star, Deepti Sharma married? 

Many fans cheering for Team India and Deepti Sharma are also curious about her personal life, specifically whether she is married. According to the information available online, the answer is no. The Indian cricketer is unmarried and prefers to keep her personal life private, despite her rising popularity in the cricketing world. At the same time, there is no information available about any of her relationships as she continues to focus entirely on her career. Meanwhile, the 27-year-old left-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler's family has been the biggest pillar of support in her life.

Deepti Sharma's brother, Sumit, sacrificed his dream career for her

Deepti Sharma's family has played a significant role in her success in cricket. She was brought up in the lanes of Avadhpuri Colony in Shahganj, Agra, where Deepti watched her brother, Sumit, play cricket as a kid. Gradually, as she followed him to his cricket practice sessions, where she developed a passion for the game. According to The Indian Express, her journey began when she once threw a ball back on the field with extreme precision, catching the attention of former India cricketer, Hemlata Kala, marking the beginning of her professional cricket career.

To support his sister's journey in cricket, Sumit, who once himself dreamt of playing for the country, made a rare sacrifice for his sister. When Deepti was about to give up playing cricket due to a lack of proper training facilities, Sumit left his job and decided to spend two years of his youth coaching her day and nightmare. He took her to the grounds daily and sometimes travelled for hours to ensure his sister got the right practice. Recalling his decision, Sumit said:

"I told my father, give me two years. If nothing happens, I'll go back to my job. But if it works, Deepti will play for India." 

Sumit's belief finally paid off when Deepti made her international debut for India in 2014 at just 17 years old. Currently, the colony where Deepti grew up has her name, etched on it as 'Arjuna Awardee Cricketer Deepti Sharma Marg'. Her journey from being called out for pursuing a 'men's sport' to becoming one of the top all-rounders in Indian Women's cricket, Deepti, is an inspiration for young girls aspiring to make it big in cricket.

More about Deepti Sharma

Deepti Sharma was born in 1996. She is one of the top all-rounders in the Indian women's cricket team at the moment. She made her ODI debut for India at the age of 17 and has since become one of the most dependable players in the squad. Deepti is widely praised for her sharp cricketing intellect and holds several records to her name. She has made a world record of making a 320-run opening stand with Poonam Raut to her name. 

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