Deepti Sharma was the most successful bowler in the Women's Asia Cup 2026, taking 14 wickets. Her father justified her decision not to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi.
Deepti Sharma's father attacks Pakistan
India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win the Asia Cup for the eighth time. After the final, the Indian women's team refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi. This has become a topic of discussion throughout India. Meanwhile, the father of star all-rounder Deepti Sharma has stated that relations with a terrorist country like Pakistan should be avoided, let alone accepting the trophy. He supported Team India's decision not to accept the trophy.
Deepti Sharma's father made sharp remarks.
Deepti Sharma's father Bhagwan Sharma told ABP News, "The daughters of India have done a great job by not taking the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi. A year ago, our men's team had also done the same. Pakistan has been a terrorist country. Terrorists had killed 26 of our innocent people; the whole world had criticized it (Pakistan)."
He further said, "We should not have any relations with such a terrorist country, let alone taking the trophy. The daughters of India have taken a very good step, and they should do the same in future also."
Celebrations erupt at Deepti's house
Following India's memorable victory in the Asia Cup final, Deepti Sharma's home was filled with celebrations. Family members celebrated by sharing sweets with each other.
Previously, Manabendra Ghosh, father of another cricketer, Richa Ghosh, also targeted Mohsin Naqvi. He said that Naqvi is not fit to present the trophy and that Team India did a good job by not accepting the trophy from such a person.
Most wickets taken in the tournament.
Deepti Sharma was the most successful bowler of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 tournament. She took 14 wickets in 5 matches, the most in the entire tournament. This is the most wickets taken by a bowler in an Asia Cup tournament played in the T20 format. Deepti improved her own record. She previously held the record for most wickets in an Asia Cup tournament. Deepti took 13 wickets in the 2022 Asia Cup.
