Indian national cricket team captain Akash Deep may not have a long international career at Test level. According to reports in the Telegraph, it is learned that the speedster may not be able to cement his place in the longest format of the game.
Indian national cricket team fast bowler Akash Deep was the team’s unluckiest player in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Bengal fast bowler missed the first two matches of the series against the Australian national cricket team and then replaced Harshit Rana for the third match at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Akash Deep played his heart out in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Akash bowled his heart out and even gave trouble to the Australian National Cricket Team batsmen but could not back it up with the wickets. Luck was also not in his favor as there were catches on his bowling as well.
Akash Deep was even hitting the batsmen on the pads but again, luck was not on his side as the ‘umpire’s call’ went against him. To make matters worse for him, the fast bowler got injured after the fourth Test and was ruled out of the final match of the series at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.
Akasha was replaced by Prasidh Krishna, who did a great job for the team and got himself in the wickets immediately. With not many wickets to his name and injuries, there has been a lot of speculation about his future with the Indian national cricket team.
If he gets in and out (of the XI) at his age, it could be the difference – BCCI official to Akash Deep
A BCCI official highlighted Akash Deep’s poor bowling in Melbourne, saying that he will find it difficult if he is in and out of the team. He added that the fast bowler also managed a tricky back, which will also not work in his favour.
“In Melbourne, he sometimes bowled either too short or dropped too much. Besides, given his age, if he gets in and out of the (XI) at his age, that could be the difference,” a BCCI official said. The Telegraph on Monday: “He has one more thing to look after.”
They will learn that in Test cricket you don’t get handed anything on a platter – Sourasish Lahiri on Akash Deep
Former Bengal off-spinner Sourasish Lahiri also spoke about Akash Deep’s performances in Australia, saying that while he beat the bat, his length was not ideal for picking wickets on Australian pitches. he said:
“In the beginning, he bowled backhand. But it didn’t take long for him to find the right length: that six to eight meters that makes a batsman think whether to play on the front foot or the back foot.”
“With his quick arm action, he bowled the ball (the one that went in) pretty well, worrying Steve Smith at the MCG. Yes, there were a few plays and misses in his bowling. But this helps increase your tenacity and makes you mentally He will learn that in Test cricket you get nothing on a platter.
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