Deepti Sharma Excited to Join Sunrisers Leeds in Hundred

Deepti Sharma, a well-known cricket player, expressed her delight after being selected for Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred Women’s 2026 competition.

The Indian all-rounder acknowledged her excitement at joining the reigning champions and emphasised the importance of the opportunity for her as a player and supporter of the team’s identity.

The speaker emphasised the importance of the Sunrisers Leeds home field in creating a unique atmosphere for the club and its supporters during the Hundred.

“I was very excited when I was picked for Sunrisers Leeds because orange is my favourite colour.” So it always makes me happy to see orange. Playing on our home turf in Leeds is wonderful. “The ground is full of Sunrisers fans, and I see orange everywhere,” Deepti Sharma stated during a JioStar conversation.

Deepti Sharma league stage performances

Aside from her selection, the famous cricket player has a deep connection to the team due of its identity and passionate fan base. She emphasised how important it is for her and the team to play at Leeds, and how the atmosphere created by the fans during the tournament makes the players’ experience unique.

Throughout the competition, the all-rounder stressed the team’s spirit of teamwork and group contributions. “I think the fans must be enjoying watching us perform well at home.”

As a team, we value each other’s contributions, whether it’s a strong innings or a tight bowling stint. That’s something we’re all enjoying together. “The more we learn from these experiences, the better it will be for us,” she said.

Deepti Sharma competition performances have considerably benefited Sunrisers Leeds. The all-rounder contributed significantly to the reigning champions’ campaign, finishing the league stage with 12 wickets from eight games, including a best bowling performance of 3 for 11.

Deepti’s importance to the team’s hopes was emphasised by the fact that she was the only Indian contender during the event. Sunrisers Leeds’ final group-stage match versus Manchester Super Giants took place on August 11.

The winner would receive a postseason berth, therefore the league phase’s final stages are vital to the reigning champs’ title defence.