Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna lauded DSP Deepti Sharma for her stellar performance in India's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 victory. Her exceptional all-round display, including a record-breaking fifty and five-wicket haul in the final, earned her Player of the Tournament. Her achievement brings immense pride to the nation and Uttar Pradesh Police.
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