TOP STORIES
Relentless Akash shines on debut, dedicates performance to his late father
Indian debutant Akash Deep snared three wickets to lead England’s top-order collapse on day one of the fourth Test match between India and England in Ranchi on Friday. England’s top batter crumbled facing the rock-solid spell from relentless Akash Deep who had received his Test cap from head coach Rahul Dravid.
Akash Deep etched his name in the annals of cricket with a scintillating debut performance in India's ongoing fourth Test match against England. With a spellbinding display of pace, accuracy, and guile, Akash Deep spearheaded India's bowling attack, sending shockwaves through the English batting lineup and firmly placing his team into the driver's seat. Brilliant with the new ball, Akash broke the flourishing partnership between Crawley and Duckett by dismissing the latter.
Due to overstepping, Akash Deep was denied his first Test wicket, but quick to ameliorate, he returned with three scalps of Ben Duckett, Zac Crawley and Ollie Pope. Following his beautiful outing, Akash Deep spoke of the process he went with on day one.
“I wasn’t nervous, had spoken with my coaches, so I wasn’t tense ahead of the game. I don’t know how it happened, but I used to take every game as my last game and tried my best,” Akash said.
Akash Deep had to make ends meet after losing his father and brother in the same year (2015), but his passion for cricket remained his top priority, leaving no stone unturned to achieve his goal. Akash Deep dedicated his performance to his father.
“I want to dedicate this performance to my father. He wanted his son to do something in his life but I couldn’t do anything while he was alive. So, I dedicate this performance to my father,” he said.
Tags
More News
IPL 2025: Kohli, Krunal Pandya steer RCB to revenge win
In what turned out to be an exciting clash, Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya showcased their class with match-winning innings of 51 and 73* respectively, steering Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a commanding six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals on Sunday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The win marked a satisfying revenge for RC...
IPL 2025, MI vs LSG: Mumbai Indians race to fifth straight win
Mumbai Indians’ commanding form continued as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs in an electrifying contest on Sunday at Wankhede Stadium.
After being asked to bat, Mumbai Indians’ batters made full use of the opportunity, putting up a formidable total of 215 runs on the board for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Their inni...
IPL 2025, DC vs RCB: All you need to know, probable XII, head to head
The upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi promises to be a mouthwatering encounter, with Virat Kohli and Axar Patel set to come face-to-face. Both teams are in excellent form, occupying the second and third spots on the points...
Shastri picks four IPL stars to make it big at International level
Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri has picked four standout performers from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) whom he believes have the potential to make a mark on the international stage. Over the years, IPL has produced several players who have gone on to make a mark at the international level. Shastri picked the likes of Ayush Mhatre (CSK), Vaibhav S...
MI vs LSG: Consistent Mumbai host unsteady Lucknow
As the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season enters its second half, the race for the playoffs is heating up, and Mumbai Indians are set to host Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday at Wankhede Stadium. Both sides are boasting identical records of five wins from nine games, but they find themselves on opposite sides of the momentum scale.
...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram