El ex todoterreno de la India, Sourav Ganguly, ha dicho que Akash Deep puede igualar el ritmo de los bolos de Mohammed Shami y Siraj.
Former India cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly has claimed that pacer Akash Deep will be a player to watch out for ahead of India’s Test season. The Bengal pacer has been included in the squad for IND vs BAN series, marking his return to the Test setup after his debut earlier in the year in February. Akash will be bowling alongside veterans Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.
Akash Deep on par with Bumrah, Shami: Ganguly
Speaking at an event in Kolkata, Sourav Ganguly noted that he had seen Akash Deep play for Bengal and labeled him as an outstanding bowler who can bowl quick and for longer periods. He claimed that Akash was capable of matching the speeds of Siraj and Shami. Ganguly further said that Akash Deep would be a player to watch out for.
“Akash Deep is an outstanding young fast bowler. He bowls quick and is capable of bowling for long periods. I’ve seen him play for Bengal. He will be as quick as Siraj and Shami. He is one to watch out for,” Ganguly said.
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Akash Deep impressed with a nine-wicket haul in India A’s opening match of the Duleep Trophy against India B. His impressive performance in the opening game cemented his return to the Test side.
Akash Deep wasted no time in impressing the selectors with his variations in the Duleep Trophy opener. In the 1st innings, he grabbed four wickets which included big names including Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan. The pacer went on to better himself in the second innings, picking up a five-wicket haul to take his tally to 9. Akash Deep will now hope to impress in IND vs BAN series.
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