Agra Stages 10-Km Roadshow to Honor World Cup Star Deepti Sharma
Her Player of the Tournament honor crystallizes a surge in visibility for women’s cricket.
Overview
- Thousands lined Agra’s streets on Thursday for a 10-kilometre procession organised by the District Cricket Association to welcome Deepti Sharma home.
- More than 150 police and traffic personnel were deployed to manage security and traffic along the route.
- Deepti thanked residents, calling the reception a dream come true as she returned with India’s maiden ICC Women’s World Cup trophy.
- She said public recognition has sharply increased since the win, noting everyday outings are harder as children look to her for inspiration.
- Named Player of the Tournament, she finished with 215 runs and 22 wickets, including a 58 and a five-wicket haul in the final against South Africa in Navi Mumbai.