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Deepti Sharma Says Rs 3.2 Crore UP Warriorz RTM Is Motivation, Not Pressure

Her World Cup surge underpins the franchise's faith.

Overview

  • Speaking at the CII Big Picture Summit in Mumbai, Sharma said the price tag energizes her and that she relishes delivering in tough moments.
  • UP Warriorz released her before the late-November mega-auction, then used a Right-to-Match card to buy her back for Rs 3.2 crore.
  • She linked her valuation to a standout ODI World Cup, citing 22 wickets, a five-for and a crucial 55 in the final against South Africa.
  • Sharma said her return to her home-state team delighted her family and she praised the owners and management for their trust.
  • Coverage varied on the price’s ranking, with some reports calling her the costliest pick and others placing her as the second-highest-paid Indian.