Indian women's cricket team's star all-rounder Deepti Sharma has withdrawn from the prestigious 'The Hundred' Women's League 2025, scheduled to be held in England. This decision was taken under workload management.
Sports News: Indian women's cricket team's star all-rounder Deepti Sharma has made a crucial and courageous decision, withdrawing herself from the 'The Hundred Women's League 2025' to be held in England. This decision not only indicates the direction of her cricket career but also highlights the growing professional understanding and the priority of workload management among international players.
Only Indian Player, But Out of the Tournament
This time in 'The Hundred' Women's League, Deepti Sharma was the only Indian female cricketer who was contracted by the London Spirit team. Deepti was signed by the franchise for £36,000 (approximately 38 lakh rupees), which falls into the league's high salary bracket. But Deepti turned down this offer, saying that "Fitness and preparation to play for the country is my first priority."
Showcasing Her Talent in the Last Season
In the last season, Deepti Sharma performed brilliantly for the London Spirit. She not only took wickets in bowling but also scored important runs coming in the lower order. Her 'match-winning six' hit in the last over is still remembered by the fans. In such a situation, the franchise had expectations from her this time as well, but Deepti's withdrawal from the tournament proved to be a big blow for the team.
Why Did She Take This Decision?
Workload management and upcoming international tournaments are the biggest reasons behind this decision. The Indian women's team is currently on a tour of England, where it is playing a limited-overs series. After this, major events like the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 in September and the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England itself are ahead. In such a situation, Deepti prioritized national duties over domestic leagues.
In her statement, she said, "I understand my body better and know when it is necessary to take a break. A big tournament is coming for the country and I want to be 100% fit at that time."
Echoes of Decisions like Bumrah's
Deepti Sharma's decision somewhere reminds us of Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah, too, prioritized international commitments many times during his career and had limited participation in IPL and other leagues. This step by Deepti shows that now women cricketers have become more serious than ever before about the longevity of their careers and the continuity of their performance.
With Deepti Sharma's withdrawal, there are now no Indian women cricketers left in the 'The Hundred Women's League' of 2025. This can be considered a setback for the global visibility of Indian women's cricket, but at the same time, it also shows that the priorities of the players are now being completely determined in accordance with the international calendar.
