The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as the Lucknow Super Giants gear up to face off against the Mumbai Indians at their home ground, the Ekana Stadium. In a significant boost to the team, a key fast bowler has made a successful recovery from injury.
Akash Deep, the pace sensation, is now match-fit and has rejoined the team. After a stint at the National Cricket Academy, he has been declared 100% fit.
Akash Deep first burst onto the IPL scene in 2022, representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He then went on to make his Test debut for India and was even part of the squad that toured Australia. However, his progress was hindered by injury, which kept him sidelined for the entire Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
According to a report by Cricketbuzz, Akash Deep is now raring to go and could feature in the upcoming match against the Mumbai Indians. His return is a timely boost for the Lucknow Super Giants, whose bowling department had looked a bit lackluster.
The team has already been strengthened by the return of Avesh Khan, and now with Akash Deep back in the mix, they have a formidable arsenal of international-quality bowlers. Akash Deep could potentially slot into the playing XI for the Mumbai Indians game.
Here’s a possible playing eleven for the Lucknow Super Giants:
- Mitchell Marsh
- Aiden Markram
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper/captain)
- Ayush Badoni
- Abdul Samad
- Digvijay Singh Rathore
- Shardul Thakur
- Avesh Khan
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Prince Yadav/Akash Deep
The inclusion of Akash Deep adds depth and firepower to the team’s bowling attack, making them a stronger contender in the tournament.