Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Deepti Sharma's Cricket Journey and World Cup Triumph
Deepti Sharma, a star player of the Indian Women's Cricket Team, appeared on the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati 17.
She shared how she started playing cricket because of her brother.
One day, she threw a ball that hit the stumps from a distance, and everyone said she should play cricket.
From that day, she never looked back.
She also talked about her recent world record in the Women's World Cup, where she took more than 20 wickets and scored over 200 runs.
The Indian Women's Cricket Team recently won the 2025 T20 World Cup against South Africa.
During the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit (HTLS) 2025, head coach Amol Muzumdar revealed that Deepti is called 'Stokesy' in the dressing room, similar to the English all-rounder Ben Stokes.
The show airs on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
Deepti Sharma appeared on KBC 17 and shared her cricket journey, including her world record in the Women's World Cup.
She became the first cricketer to take 20+ wickets and score 200+ runs in a Women's World Cup edition.
The Indian Women's Cricket Team won the 2025 T20 World Cup against South Africa with a 52-run margin.
Deepti Sharma was adjudged the Player of the Tournament, taking 22 wickets and scoring 215 runs.
Head coach Amol Muzumdar revealed that Deepti Sharma is called 'Stokesy' in the dressing room, drawing parallels with English all-rounder Ben Stokes.
- Who
- Deepti Sharma, Indian Women's Cricket Team, Amitabh Bachchan, Amol Muzumdar
- What
- Deepti Sharma shares her cricket journey on KBC 17 and her achievements in the Women's World Cup
- When
- Recent episode of KBC 17 and ICC Women's World Cup 2025
- Where
- Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
- Why
- To share her story, promote the Indian Women's Cricket Team, and discuss her nickname 'Stokesy'
- Show
- Kaun Banega Crorepati 17
- Host
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Team
- Indian Women's Cricket Team
- Captain
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Deepti Sharma's Achievement
- First cricketer to take 20+ wickets and score 200+ runs in a Women's World Cup edition
- Recent Win
- 2025 T20 World Cup against South Africa
- Winning Margin
- 52 runs
- Venue
- DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
- Player of the Tournament
- Deepti Sharma
- Total Runs
- 215
- Wickets Taken
- 22
- Nickname
- Stokesy
Sources
KBC 17: How Deepti Sharma Started Playing Cricket Because Of Her Brother And Never Looked Back
A throw that changed her life: Deepti Sharma shares childhood story that pushed her to cricket
