Akash Deep: The fourth match of the 5-match Test series between India and England is to start from Friday (23 February). This match will be played in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. Team India’s fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for this match. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see which fast bowler will be paired with Mohammad Siraj.
In the absence of Bumrah, Team India has two options for fast bowling. First Mukesh Kumar and second Akash Deep. Mukesh Kumar has played in this series before also. He got a chance in the Visakhapatnam Test, where he looked completely colorless. In such a situation, the possibility of Akash Deep’s test debut is high. This player can contribute well to Team India in batting along with fast bowling.
Akash Deep has not yet got a chance to make his international debut. However, this player’s statistics in first class cricket have been excellent. Akash Deep, who made his first class debut in December 2019, has so far taken 104 wickets in 30 matches. During this period his bowling average has been 23.58. It is these strong figures in first class cricket that have earned him a place in the Indian squad for the England series. Akash Deep recently bowled brilliantly against England Lions while playing for India-A. He had taken 10 wickets in two matches. He has been seen in better rhythm even during practice sessions.
Akash Deep is part of RCB squad
Akash Deep plays domestic cricket for Bengal. He is a right arm fast bowler. He has also appeared in IPL. He plays IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Akash Deep’s performance is good in white ball cricket but he has proved to be more effective with red ball. He looks more lethal with the red ball. This is the reason why when Mohammed Shami was absent in the England series due to injury, the team management thought it better to keep this bowler in the squad.
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