After India posed a huge 608-run target in front of the English batters, the bowlers also did a fairly good job; especially Akash Deep, the new recruit, shocked all with his accuracy. He struck twice in the second innings, dismissing Ben Duckett and Joe Root.
While bowling to Joe Root, Akash Deep, a seasoned pacer who often uses the depth of the crease, was seen bowling from the sidelines of the track. He hurried onto Root with his deliveries angling in towards the right-hander.
Irfan Pathan clears Akash Deep's name from the unwanted controversy
Former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan has come forward in support of the Indian bowler, as he explained on Sony Sports Studio, why the delivery was deemed a fair delivery by the field umpires.
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— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) July 6, 2025
Akash Deep stuns England
India had decided to rest the great Jasprit Bumrah, which seemed a risky job after having lost the Headingley test despite the legendary paceman's presence in the side. No one favoured India as favourites in the Edgbaston test, citing their inexperienced bowling deck.
He picked four wickets in the innings, also the breakthrough wicket of Harry Brook, breaking his partnership with Jamie Smith. Akash Deep's next two came in the second innings with the dismissals of Joe Root and Ben Duckett once again. He would be excited to make an impact on Day 5 and win it for India.
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