Fri Dec 27 22:36:27 UTC 2024: ## India Sweeps West Indies in ODI Series, Deepti Sharma Stars

**Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago:** India completed a dominant 3-0 white-ball sweep against the West Indies, winning the final ODI by five wickets on Friday. This victory comes as a significant rebound for the Indian women’s team following a disappointing 0-3 loss in their recent tour of Australia.

Off-spinner Deepti Sharma was instrumental in the win, claiming career-best bowling figures of 6/31. She also contributed a crucial 39 runs, showcasing her all-around capabilities. Sharma attributed her success to focused practice and advice from bowling coach Avishkar Salvi, who encouraged her to focus on extracting more turn from the pitch.

“I have been doing a lot of hard work,” Sharma said post-match. “My focus is to take as many wickets and score as many runs as possible for the team.” She also highlighted the team’s unity and resilience, emphasizing their ability to overcome setbacks as a cohesive unit. “The experience of playing overseas matters, but one special aspect of this team is that whether we win or lose, we stay together,” she added.

The series win, coupled with a 2-1 T20I series victory earlier, marks a strong comeback for India, showcasing their determination and skill. Sharma’s performance underscores her value as a key all-rounder, consistently stepping up in crucial moments. The team now looks forward to future challenges with renewed confidence.

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