England suffers a crushing defeat by 336 runs, allowing India to secure victory in the second Test.
In the thrilling second Test at Edgbaston, Indian fast bowler Akash Deep showcased his promising talent, leading the team to a resounding 336-run victory over England. The series is now level at 1-1.
Born on November 15, 1993, in Bengal, India, Akash Deep began his cricket journey playing at local clubs before progressing to represent Bengal at various age-group levels. He made his Ranji Trophy debut in 2019 and gained wider recognition during the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Akash Deep's Test career has been a promising one, with 18 wickets of top-four batsmen at an average of 21.3 and an exceptional strike rate, bowling every sixth over. His skill in hitting the stumps and understanding of bowling angles have been likened to great bowlers like Pat Cummins, James Anderson, and Stuart Broad.
In the Edgbaston Test, Akash Deep's bowling figures were impressive, taking 6 wickets for 99 runs. He dismissed Joe Root, one of the world's best Test batsmen, using his tactical bowling from a wide angle that swung and seamed the ball effectively.
England were set a target of 608 runs to win the match, but were dismissed for 271 before tea on the fifth day. Shubman Gill, India's top scorer in both innings, scored 269 runs in the first innings and 161 in the second, while Mohammed Siraj was the leading wicket-taker for India, taking 6 wickets in the match.
India declared their second innings at 427-6, with Shubman Gill scoring 161, R Jadeja 69 not out, R Pant 65, and KL Rahul 55. The decisive moment came when Shubman Gill took the winning catch, acting as India's captain.
Akash Deep's performance in the match was outstanding, as he took 10 wickets, making it the first time he has achieved this feat in a Test match. His impressive display has sparked interest for potential inclusion in the Indian national team.
With this victory, the series is now level at 1-1, setting up an exciting finale in the upcoming tests. Akash Deep's promising career continues to unfold, and cricket fans eagerly await his future performances on the international stage.
Akash Deep, with his 10 wickets in the Edgbaston Test, showcased his potential for a place in the Indian national team, demonstrating skills reminiscent of great sports figures like Pat Cummins, James Anderson, and Stuart Broad. Having begun his cricket journey in local clubs in Bengal, India, Akash Deep's outstanding performance in Test sports has further propelled his promising career on the international stage.
