Renowned cricket player Deepti Sharma said she was thrilled to be selected for Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred Women’s 2026 competition. The Indian all-rounder talked about the importance of the opportunity for her as a player and a fan of the team’s identity, as well as how thrilled she is to join the defending champions.
As she talked about the significance of playing for Sunrisers Leeds and the excitement surrounding the team throughout the Hundred, she emphasised how the home field at Leeds creates a unique atmosphere for the club and their supporters. “I was very excited when I was picked for Sunrisers Leeds, because orange is my favourite colour,” she said.
So, whenever I see orange, I always feel wonderful. It’s unique to play on our home pitch in Leeds. “Everywhere I look, I see orange, and the ground is full of Sunrisers fans,” Deepti Sharma remarked in a JioStar conversation.
Deepti Sharma league stage performances
Beyond being chosen, the star cricket player has a close relationship with the team due to the team’s identity and devoted fan base. She emphasised how playing at Leeds is very important to her and the team, and how the atmosphere created by the fans during the event makes the players’ experience unforgettable.
The all-rounder underlined the team’s cooperative attitude and the value of teamwork throughout the campaign, saying, “I think the fans must also be enjoying watching us perform well at home.” Whether it’s a strong innings or a challenging bowling spell, we as a squad truly value each other’s contributions. As a group, we are having fun with that. It will be better for us if we learn more from these experiences,” she continued.
Deepti Sharma performances in the competition have been very beneficial to Sunrisers Leeds. The all-rounder finished the league stage with 12 wickets from eight games, including a best bowling performance of 3 for 11, demonstrating her value to the current champions’ campaign.
As the tournament progressed, Deepti Sharma was the only Indian contestant, underscoring her importance to the team’s hopes. Sunrisers Leeds’ last group-stage game versus Manchester Super Giants took place on August 11. The last stages of the league phase are crucial to the reigning champions’ championship defence because the winner would receive a postseason place.
