India all-rounder Deepti Sharma is using her ongoing stint in The Hundred to sharpen her skills across batting, bowling and fielding ahead of the Women's Asia Cup, which begins in Dubai on August 28. The experienced cricketer said the tournament is providing valuable preparation for an important assignment with the Indian team. Deepti is currently representing defending champions Sunrisers Leeds Women in The Hundred and has been in good form with the ball and in the field. Rather than treating the competition solely as a domestic assignment, the India all-rounder is using the matches to work on different aspects of her game before joining the national team for the Asia Cup.

“Right now, my focus is on The Hundred. The Women's Asia Cup is starting from 28th August, and that is an important tournament for the Indian team,” Deepti said on JioStar. Her comments underline India's focus on building momentum ahead of the continental competition. The 27-year-old said playing in The Hundred has given her an opportunity to improve across all three departments. “Playing in The Hundred is giving me a great opportunity to work on my skills in all three departments, batting, bowling, and fielding,” she said, adding that she wants to make the most of the tournament before heading to the Asia Cup.

Deepti has established herself as one of India's key all-rounders and has played an important role for the national side across formats. Her ability to contribute with both bat and ball, along with her fielding, makes her an important part of India's plans for major international tournaments. The Asia Cup will provide India with another opportunity to test its combination ahead of the team's broader international commitments. Deepti's performances in The Hundred could also help her carry match rhythm and confidence into the tournament in Dubai.

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The all-rounder said her immediate priority remains performing for Sunrisers Leeds Women. “I am giving my best for Sunrisers Leeds, and that will help me grow as a player and also benefit the team in the long run,” she said. Her stint in England also allows Deepti to experience different playing conditions and competitive situations while working alongside international and domestic players. Such exposure can help players refine tactical aspects of their game and adapt to different match scenarios.

For Deepti, the preparation is therefore about more than simply maintaining form. She is using every match in The Hundred to identify areas for improvement, strengthen her all-round skills and ensure she arrives at the Asia Cup ready for the demands of international cricket. With the Women's Asia Cup scheduled to begin on August 28, India's preparations will now enter their final phase. Deepti's performances in The Hundred will be closely watched as she seeks to carry her current form into the continental tournament and contribute across all three departments for India.

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