{
  "id": 1229656,
  "title": "Deepti Sharma calls Women's Asia Cup a key tournament for India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/deepti-sharma-calls-womens-asia-cup-a-key-tournament-for-india",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T07:56:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/deepti-sharma-calls-womens-asia-cup-a-key-tournament-for-india-1.500642554"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has expressed her belief that the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup in the UAE, starting on August 28, will be a crucial tournament for the Indian women's cricket team as they prepare for major assignments. The eight-team competition will feature the top teams from Asia. Deepti, who is currently playing for defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad in The Hundred, stated that The Hundred is helping her develop her skills in all three areas - batting, bowling and fielding - ahead of the Asia Cup. She emphasized that the tournament is providing her with an excellent opportunity to prepare thoroughly for the Asia Cup. Deepti also highlighted the pride and responsibility that comes with representing India, mentioning that fans' support motivates her to perform to the best of her ability. Meanwhile, India has announced that batter Jemimah Rodrigues will miss the Asia Cup and the Asian Games due to a hamstring injury sustained during The Hundred. The BCCI expects her to be replaced by rising star Pratika Rawal in the Asia Cup squad.",
  "summary": "India all-rounder Deepti Sharma believes the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup will be an important tournament for the Indian team as they look to build momentum ahead of major assignments. The Women’s Asia Cup is scheduled to begin in the UAE on August 28, with eight of Asia’s top women’s teams set to compete in the tournament. “The Women’s Asia Cup is starting from 28th August, and that is an important…",
  "key_points": [
    "Deepti Sharma sees Women's Asia Cup as crucial for India's cricket team.",
    "The 8-team tournament starts August 28 in the UAE.",
    "Jemimah Rodrigues to be replaced by Pratika Rawal due to injury."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}