10-km Long Road Show Held in Agra Amid Tight Security for Deepti Sharma
Agra (Uttar Pradesh): Even as the national capital Delhi remains tense and mournful following the recent terrorist attack near the Red Fort, celebrations broke out around 245 km away in Agra on Thursday morning. The city erupted in joy as World Cup–winning cricketer and Player of the Tournament Deepti Sharma returned home for the first time since India’s historic triumph. Despite the sombre mood prevailing in the country, Agra witnessed a festive atmosphere with an elaborate 10-kilometre-long road show organised in her honour.
Deepti Sharma had delivered a stellar all-round performance in the World Cup final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on November 2, scoring 58 runs off 58 balls, including one six and three fours, against South Africa, and later taking five wickets for 39 runs. Across the entire tournament, she claimed 22 wickets — the highest among all bowlers — while also scoring 215 runs and taking three catches.
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Flower Shower with the Help of Bulldozers
During the road show, Deepti rode in an open vehicle along a 10-km stretch while flowers were showered upon her using bulldozers — a unique tribute to the star all-rounder. Smiling and waving continuously, Deepti acknowledged the love and cheers from thousands of fans who thronged the streets waving the tricolour and dancing to the beat of drums. Some fans even arrived on horseback and camels, adding to the celebratory spectacle.
VIDEO | Agra: Cricket World Cup Champion Deepti Sharma arrives in her hometown to a roaring welcome. Fans line the streets in a vibrant roadshow, showering her with flowers and waving Tricolour. #DeeptiSharma
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Deepak Chahar’s Father Congratulates Deepti
Among those present was the father of Indian cricketer Deepak Chahar, who personally congratulated Deepti on her achievement. After the road show, Deepti returned home, where her mother performed an aarti and organised a special prayer ceremony to thank God for her daughter’s remarkable success. Relatives and neighbours gathered in large numbers to celebrate her homecoming.
₹1.5 Crore Reward Announced by UP Government
The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, announced a cash reward of ₹1.5 crore for Deepti Sharma in recognition of her World Cup heroics. Among Indian states, Andhra Pradesh offered the highest monetary reward, followed by Maharashtra. Andhra’s left-arm spinner Shri Charani, who took 14 wickets in nine matches (fourth-highest overall), was awarded ₹2.5 crore, a 1,000-square-yard bungalow plot in Kadapa, and a Group-1 government job. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra government recently awarded ₹2.25 crore each to its three World Cup players — Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Radha Yadav.