Deepti Sharma bags second ICC Player of the Month award

India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been named the ICC Women's Player of the Month for October 2026, earning the honour for the second time in her career. Deepti beat Bangladesh's Sobhana Mostary and Australia's Annabel Sutherland to claim the award after an impressive series against Zimbabwe at home.

The 29-year-old played a crucial role in India's dominant white-ball campaign, contributing with both bat and ball across the three T20Is and three ODIs. She finished the month with 155



runs and seven wickets in six international matches as India remained unbeaten against Zimbabwe.

“I’m pleased to win the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award," Deepti said.

"The series against Zimbabwe was a great one for us, and I’m proud of the way the team performed, especially the youngsters.

"Scoring a century was a particularly special moment for me, made even more meaningful as it contributed to a winning cause."