Deepti Sharma Poised to Shine in 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, Veda Krishnamurthy Praises All-Rounder

Former India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy praises Deepti Sharma, emphasizing her crucial role in the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Krishnamurthy notes Deepti's consistent performance and potential impact, especially on turning wickets. The Indian women's team is set to start their campaign against New Zealand on October 4 in Dubai.

Former Indian cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy has heaped praise on Deepti Sharma, highlighting her pivotal role in the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Deepti, who debuted in T20Is in 2016, has become a consistent performer, scoring 1,020 runs and taking 131 wickets in 117 matches.

On Wednesday, the Indian women's team departed for the UAE in preparation for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, starting October 3. In an exclusive conversation with Star Sports, Krishnamurthy emphasized Deepti's importance, especially her bowling, predicting that she will be "deadly" on turning wickets.

Deepti's extensive experience in franchise leagues has been acknowledged, with Krishnamurthy noting her growth and crucial batting performance. India will kick off their campaign against New Zealand on October 4 at Dubai International Stadium, following warm-up matches against the West Indies and South Africa.

(With inputs from agencies.)