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Akash Deep made his India Check debut solely in 2024, however already looks as if an important cog of the group. Within the third Check towards Australia, taking part in simply his sixth Check match, Akash Deep made large contributions with each ball and bat. Coming in because the No. 11 batter, Akash Deep slammed 31 off simply 44 balls to rescue India from a follow-on in a dramatic ninth-wicket partnership with Jasprit Bumrah. Forward of the fourth Check, Akash Deep has credited Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for getting ready a younger India aspect for an Australia tour.
“The fact that we do not look novices while playing our first match in Australia – a lot of that credit goes to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who constantly give feedback to the bowlers,” mentioned Akash Deep, forward of the fourth Check in Melbourne.
Akash Deep additionally said that recommendation from Jasprit Bumrah has been essential to his performances.
“This is my first time in Australia. I trust Jasprit Bumrah and the little inputs that he gives help a lot. The things that he says are not complicated and that clarity helps a lot. He told me to not get excited by the help in the pitch, and that helped me bowl,” Akash mentioned.
Coming into the taking part in XI rather than Harshit Rana, Akash Deep took three wickets within the third Check in Brisbane.
However his star flip got here with the bat in hand. Strolling in at 213/9, Akash Deep’s invaluable innings helped sew a 47-run partnership with Jasprit Bumrah on the finish of Day 4, that every one however assured that the match would finish in a draw.
Akash Deep is anticipated to characteristic in India’s lineup in Melbourne as properly, however was accused by the Australian media forward of the Check for not answering their questions, with Australian media stating that he had been despatched for the press convention with a “crystal clear message”.
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