The third Test between India and England will be played from February 15. Both teams will compete against each other in Rajkot. The score in this test series is currently 1:1. The British had defeated India in the Hyderabad Test. Team India then defeated the British led by Ben Stokes in Visakhapatnam. However, Akash Deep was named in Team India for the final three Test matches against England. This means Akash Deep can be part of Team India’s XI for the remaining three Test matches against England.
Apart from Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL, Akash Deep has represented the rest of India and Bengal in domestic cricket. Statistics show that in 29 first-class matches, Akash Deep has victimized 103 opposition batsmen, with an economy of 3.04 and an average of 23.18. This young bowler has achieved the feat of taking five wickets in an innings four times. However, the feat of taking 10 wickets in a game was only achieved once. Additionally, Akash Deep has played 28 List A matches.
Akash Deep has taken 42 wickets in List A matches at an average of 24.50 and a strike rate of 30.4. Furthermore, in 41 T20 matches, he has victimized 48 opposition batsmen with an economy of 7.52 and a strike rate of 18.1. Recently, Akash Deep was seen against England Lions. Akash Deep picked up 13 wickets in three matches against England Lions. However, it will be interesting to see whether Akash Deep manages to get into the starting XI against England or not?