UP Govt honours star cricketer Deepti Sharma with DSP post

The Uttar Pradesh government felicitated the star cricketer Deepti Sharma with a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) post on Monday. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath handed Deepti her UP Police's appointment letter and a cash prize of INR 3 crore as well.

The Agra-born spin all-rounder has been India's ace spinner for the last few years and is enjoying a sensational form across formats lately. She won the ICC Women's



Cricketer of the December 2023 and was recently honoured with the BCCI's Cricketer of the Year 2022-23 award.

Deepti revealed that she was humbled by CM Yogi Adityanath for honouring her with a DSP post. 

"Humbled by the Chief Minister of UP Yogi Adityanath recognized for excellence in the Asian Games and my appointment as DSP in UP Police. Forever grateful," Deepti wrote in her X post.