Akash Deep made his Test debut within the India vs England fourth match on the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi. Akash was handed over his Test cap by India head coach Rahul Dravid simply earlier than the toss on Friday. The right-arm pacer changed Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested from this match on account of workload administration. Akash Deep grew to become India’s 313th Test cricketer.

After getting his cap from the legendary Rahul Dravid, Akash Deep received a heat hug from captain Rohit Sharma as the opposite Indian cricketers patted him on his again. Much like the case with Sarfaraz Khan within the earlier Test, Akash Deep went straight to his household after the cap ceremony.

He was seen touching his mom’s toes to hunt her blessings earlier than hugging her as the opposite members of his household thanked the almighty in an emotional second. Akash Deep then posed for images together with his household.

Scenes after Akash Deep received his India cap earlier than IND vs ENG 4th Test

Akash was the fourth Indian cricketer to get his Test cap on this collection. Rajat Patidar was the primary to make his debut within the Vizag Test after which Sarfaraz Khan and keeper Dhurv Jurel received their caps within the earlier Test in Rajkot.

Akash pipped his Bengal teammate Mukesh Kumar for a spot in India’s XI. The 27-year-old was added to India’s squad for the final two Tests because the administration had kind of determined to provide a break to Bumrah from the Ranchi encounter. Bumrah bowled his coronary heart out within the first three Tests of this collection.

Who is Akash Deep?

Akash Deep was very spectacular within the three-match India A vs England Lions collection. The right-arm pacer picked up 12 wickets within the three unofficial exams together with two four-wicket hauls. He was described by Graeme Swann as somebody “who can hit the bat hard and hit the top of off stump regularly. Swann was a part of the support staff of the England Lions team and is now a broadcaster during the Test series.

Akash Deep has a first-class average of 23.58. In the 30 matches he has played, the right-arm pacer who was born at Dehri in Bihar, has claimed 103 wickets. He has also represented the Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL.

He bowled full tilt alongside his Bengal teammate Mukesh Kumar at the nets on Wednesday, he had a long batting session on the eve of the Test, with only five other Indians turning up for practice. “Anybody who will get into the Indian group must be a particular cricketer,” the home team batting coach Vikram Rathour said of Akash Deep.

“He (appears) like a extremely good bowler who has executed rather well in home cricket. He has received first rate tempo, bowls good line, appears actually good.”