Akash Deep Dedicates His Performance To Sister Battling Cancer

Akash Deep Shines on Second Test Against England

Indian fast bowler Akash Deep put up an impressive show in the second Test match against England. He claimed a total of 10 wickets throughout both innings. In the first innings, he picked up 4 wickets for 88 runs. In the second innings, he claimed 6 wickets for 99 runs. This was Akash Deep's debut Test match in England.

After the game, Akash told that he had given his performance to his sister. She is treated for cancer. He expressed, "My sister is found with cancer. The past two months have been really tough. I dedicate this match to her. I wish to make her smile. Every time I sprint to bowl, I visualize her face."

Siraj's Gesture and Akash's Response

In the first innings, England was bowled out for 407 runs. Mohammad Siraj grabbed 6 wickets. Akash Deep grabbed 4 wickets. Siraj sealed the sixth wicket by bowling out Shoaib Bashir. Earlier, Akash had a chance to take a five-wicket haul.

Siraj said that he had given Akash the opportunity to grab that wicket. Akash replied, "No, brother, you grab the wicket. If I was destined to do it, I would have got it."

Akash Deep attained his five-wicket target in the second innings. He finished with 6 for 99, ending a memorable debut match.