Deepti Sharma Named Wisden Women’s Cricketer of the Year
Deepti Sharma Named Women’s Cricketer of the Year by Wisden
Indian cricketers dominated the Wisden Almanack 2026 awards, winning seven out of nine honors. All-rounder Deepti Sharma was named Women’s Cricketer of the Year, while Abhishek Sharma was awarded T20 Cricketer of the Year.
Deepti Sharma received the award for her outstanding performance in last year’s ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. She emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the tournament with 22 wickets.
In addition to her bowling success, she scored 215 runs in nine matches, including three half-centuries. Deepti played a crucial role in helping her team win the World Cup.