'I Excel In Leadership Role', Says All-Rounder Deepti Sharma After Gritty Outings

Deepti Sharma, who helped India win the second T20 International against England with all-round show, has emerged as a contender for captaincy in an Indian women's cricket team that is seeing Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur walk towards the end of their careers.

Mithali, 38, can quit anytime and though the 32-year-old Harmanpreet still has a few years, the burden of captaincy has been weighing heavily on her as her depleting form shows.

Deepti made 24 off 27 balls to help India get to a competitive total on Sunday night and then snared half-centurion Tammy Beaumont in a spell of 1/18 off four overs.
The 23-year-old from Agra has led from the front and shown grit.

"I like to play in pressure situations, whatever be the position - whether it is in batting, bowling or fielding. As an all-rounder, I try to give my best and maximum contribution in every department. The more I take the team forward, the better it is," said Deepti after the match.

The left-handed batswoman, who bowls off-spin, has put up exemplary performances on the tour of England.

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