It felt like Diwali night as celebrations erupted at the home of seasoned all-rounder Deepti Sharma, who played a crucial role in India’s maiden triumph in the Women’s World Cup in Navi Mumbai.

Deepti scored a run-a-ball 58 and took five wickets for 39 runs, helping India defeat South Africa by 52 runs in the final on Sunday night. She was also named player of the tournament.

As soon as India clinched the final in distant Navi Mumbai, Deepti’s family and neighbours gathered at her home to celebrate the victory, bursting crackers and distributing sweets.

Deepti’s father, Shri Bhagwan Sharma, expressed immense pride as his daughter lifted the World Cup trophy.

“It was a feeling beyond words. We watched the entire match together as a family, and now we are eagerly waiting for Deepti to re

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