Deepti (723 rating points) did just enough to overtake South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba (722) in the week's action with figures of 2/24 and 2/22 in her two meetings with Australia
Star India bowler Mohammed Shami, archers Ojas Pravin Deotale, Sheetal Devi, and Aditi Gopichand Swami, and wrestler Antim Panghal are among the stars who received the Arjuna Award on Tuesday at Rashtrapati Bhawan by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.
Ahead of India A's upcoming two-day warm-up fixture against England Lions, bowler Navdeep Saini said he is focussing on domestic cricket and the pacer is also excited about Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024
"A marvellous fast bowler-captain, a splendid spinner and an outstanding all-rounder feature in the shortlist for the ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2023," ICC said in an official statement.
Star speedster Jasprit Bumrah established himself as one of the most successful Test bowlers for India in overseas conditions following the visitors' seven-wicket victory against South Africa in the second Test on Thursday.
India's star speedster Jasprit Bumrah talked about his experience of playing in the shortest Test in the history of cricket following the visitor's seven-wicket victory against South Africa on Thursday.
Australia batter Phoebe Litchfield, Bangladesh pacer Marufa Akter, England's fast bowler Lauren Bell and Scotland batter Darcey Carter are the contenders to win the award.
"A pair of exciting fast bowlers and two classy left-hand batters are in the running for ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year honours for 2023," ICC said in an official statement.
Following Australia's 190-run win over India in the third ODI match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, Aussie bowler Alana King said that she was happy with the win.
Bangladesh fought till the end in the final T20I but couldn't get across the line due to a lacklustre batting performance and stellar bowling from the hosts.