Akash Deep reveals priceless recommendation from Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni
Akash Deep, the Indian quick bowler, revealed that MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli gave him invaluable recommendation, encouraging him to place in laborious work and hold believing in himself to succeed. The 28-year-old impressed enormously through the 2025 Take a look at collection in opposition to England, taking 13 wickets throughout three matches.
Within the second Take a look at at Edgbaston, Deep made historical past by turning into simply the second Indian bowler after Chetan Sharma in 1986 to take 10 wickets in a Take a look at match in England. He claimed 4 wickets within the first innings and 6 within the second, ending with outstanding match figures of 10 for 187.
In an interview with Aaj Tak, Deep mentioned, “Virat all the time says that if in case you have doubts about one thing, apply it a lot that you just by no means have any questions. Dhoni additionally says that apply is what provides you confidence. Cricket is a sport of confidence, and you’ll solely have perception for those who work laborious.”
‘Scoring wasn’t straightforward in opposition to previous ball’
Deep additionally spoke on The Oval Take a look at, explaining why India opted in opposition to taking the second new ball. He mentioned that the older ball was nonetheless producing vital motion and therefore, India persevered with it. He famous that the wicket had develop into flat, making scoring difficult, and the group aimed to capitalise on the prevailing swing to take wickets.
“The ultimate match was essential. We have been 2-1 down, so we needed to keep absolutely centered. There was a degree when the wicket supplied no assist, and we thought we would lose. However then the ball began shifting, and with the gang’s assist, we believed we might win,” Deep mentioned.
“Massive legends with a lot expertise have been within the dressing room. For the reason that ball was shifting so much and it was an previous ball, scoring wasn’t straightforward as a result of the ball didn’t race off the bat. Our plan was to try to take wickets utilizing that motion. If that didn’t work, we’d have gone for the brand new ball,” Deep added.
On the fifth day of the ultimate Take a look at at The Oval, India secured a dramatic six-run win in opposition to England, levelling the collection at 2-2. England, chasing 374, have been 347 for six earlier than collapsing to 367 all out inside an hour.
Mohammed Siraj starred with 5 wickets, together with the decisive yorker that took Gus Atkinson’s wicket, whereas Prasidh Krishna supplied important assist with key wickets.
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