Akash Deep’s Remarkable Performance
Akash Deep, hailing from Bihar, made headlines by claiming four wickets during India’s second Test match against England in Birmingham.
In the first innings, Mohammed Siraj led the charge with six wickets, while Akash contributed significantly with his four. In the second innings, he achieved a remarkable five-wicket haul, dedicating this achievement to his elder sister, who is battling cancer.
Emotional Dedication to His Sister
In a post-match interview, Akash expressed his heartfelt emotions regarding his sister’s health. He shared, “I haven’t mentioned this to anyone before. My elder sister has been fighting cancer for the past two months. She is currently stable, and I believe she will be overjoyed to see my performance. I want to dedicate this match to her and see a smile on her face.”
“This is for you. Whenever I held the ball, your face was in my mind. I want to see happiness in your face. We are all with you.”
Akash Deep Surpasses Jasprit Bumrah
Akash Deep played a pivotal role in securing a stunning 336-run victory for India at Edgbaston, marking their first win at this venue. He surpassed Jasprit Bumrah to become only the second Indian bowler, after Chetan Sharma, to take 10 wickets in a Test match in England.
Bowling a total of 41.4 overs across both innings, Akash conceded 184 runs. He was included in the squad as a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested due to workload management. Notably, Akash’s impressive 10 wickets were achieved on a pitch that yielded over 1700 runs for the batsmen.
Record of Most Wickets by an Indian Bowler in England
Most Wickets by an Indian Bowler in a Test in England
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- Akash Deep – 10 for 187, Birmingham, 2025
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- Chetan Sharma – 10 for 188, Birmingham, 1986
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- Jasprit Bumrah – 9 for 110, Nottingham, 2021
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- Zaheer Khan – 9 for 134, Nottingham, 2007
- BS Chandrasekhar – 8 for 114, The Oval, 1971