The absence of the rested Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep seized the spotlight on Day 2 of the second Test against England at Edgbaston.
The 28-year-old Bengal pacer announced himself in emphatic fashion, delivering a fiery new-ball spell that rattled England’s top order.
The Moment That Electrified Edgbaston
Replacing the rested Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, the 28-year-old pacer from Bihar, was handed the new ball by skipper Shubman Gill.
His response? A searing delivery that dismissed Ben Duckett, followed by a perfectly pitched delivery that sent Ollie Pope packing on the next ball
Two wickets in two balls—and suddenly, Edgbaston’s energy shifted entirely in India’s favor.
Former India pacer Irfan Pathan hailed Akash Deep’s debut as “the kind of aggressive, accurate pace India needs in England,” noting his seam position and discipline under cloudy conditions.
“Give him 10 back-to-back games and see the magic!”
“Next Bumrah in making. What a debut spell.”
“Dekh kya raha hai? Bhago!” (What are you looking at? Run!)
The moment, shared widely with the hashtag #DekhKyaRahaHai, has inspired memes, reels, and comedic recreations across cricket fandom.
The Journey of Akash Deep
- Born: December 15, 1996, Dehri, Bihar
- Role: Right-arm fast-medium, lower-order batsman
- Domestic Rise: Excelled for Bengal in Ranji Trophy with consistent performances
- IPL 2025: Signed by Lucknow Super Giants, where his death-bowling skills impressed selectors
- International Debut: February 2024 vs England in India
What Makes Akash Deep Special?
- Seam position and natural outswing.
- Ability to hit the hard lengths consistently.
- Calm temperament even in pressure scenarios.
- Fitness to bowl long spells, ideal for Test cricket.
- Adaptability across red-ball and white-ball formats.
India’s Pace Future?
With Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami aging and workload management crucial, Akash Deep’s emergence comes at a perfect time. His performance may cement him as a future leader of India’s pace attack alongside Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh.
What’s Next?
Akash Deep is expected to retain his place for the 3rd Test at Headingley, with fans and experts keen to see if he can replicate his magic under different conditions.
Akash Deep’s Words After the Match
CONCLUSION
From humble beginnings in Bihar and Kolkata to smashing through England’s top order, Akash Deep has delivered a statement that he is ready for the big stage. As India continue to dominate, this new pace sensation brings excitement and optimism for the future of Indian Test cricket.
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