Young India pacer Akash Deep lauded Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and told they are considered 'gods of cricket' ahead of the second and final Test versus Bangladesh in Kanpur.

Ind vs Ban: They're considered gods of cricket - Akash Deep heaps praise on Rohit and Kohli before Kanpur Test

India are on top of Bangladesh on Day 2 of the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday (Sep 20). After ending the opening day's play at 339/6, courtesy of R Ashwin's 102* and Ravindra Jadeja's 86*, India eventually folded for 376 on Friday morning and went to lunch by rocking Bangladesh's top-order.

Ind vs Ban, 1st Test: Akash Deep BREATHES FIRE with clean strikes to leave Bangladesh reeling on Day 2 - Watch

Akash Deep picked nine wickets across two innings for India A against India B during their first-round Duleep Trophy match recently. Upon being approached about how he made the ball talk, the right-arm seamer credited constructive conversations with Mohammad Shami for this magic.

Bangladesh Test-bound Akash Deep credits Mohammed Shami for Duleep Trophy first-round success

England ended Day 1 of the fourth and penultimate Test, in Ranchi, with Joe Root scoring a century. The visitors riding on Root's unbeaten 106 recovered from 112-5 to reach 302-7 at stumps on Friday (Feb 23).

IND vs ENG: England opener Zak Crawley all praise for debutant pacer Akash Deep after Day 1 of Ranchi Test

Debutant Akash Deep impressed one and all with his opening spell on day one of the fourth Test in Ranchi, picking three wickets, all before lunch. Reflecting on his clinical outing that had put India in the driver’s seat inside the first session, Akash Deep told WION about his chat with Captain Rohit Sharma and coaches before they presented him with the Test cap.

IND v ENG: Akash Deep reflects on India debut, reveals chat with Rohit, coaches before toss

Bengal pacer Akash Deep debuts for India as the Rohit Sharma-led hosts lock horns with England on Day 1 of the fourth and penultimate Test in Ranchi on Friday (Feb 23).

IND v ENG: Pacer Akash Deep debuts for India as England bat first in Ranchi Test

Debutant Akash Deep ripped apart England's top order during the first session of the fourth and penultimate Test between India and England, at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on Friday (Feb 23).

IND vs ENG: Debutant Akash Deep rips apart England's top order on Day 1 of Ranchi Test - Watch

India and England are set to lock horns in the fourth and penultimate Test at the JSCA Stadium, Ranchi with Rohit Sharma-led hosts leading the series 2-1. Ahead of the fourth Test, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that Jasprit Bumrah has been released from the squad to manage his workload.

Ind vs Eng: Pacer Akash Deep likely to debut in Ranchi Test in Jasprit Bumrah's absence - Report

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has termed the exclusion of fast bowler Avesh Khan from India's squad for last three Tests against England as 'harsh'. Avesh was part of the squad for the first two Tests but didn't get a chance to play in either Hyderabad or Vizag.

Former India batter Akash Chopra terms Avesh Khan’s exclusion from India squad for England Tests as ‘harsh’

Bengal seamer Akash Deep was surprised to receive his maiden India Test call-up for the remaining three matches against England. While standing near the boundary line during his state's Ranji Trophy game against Kerela in Tumba, the right-arm seamer received the news of his Test selection through his teammates sitting in the dressing room.

IND v ENG: Bengal pacer Akash Deep surprised to receive maiden India Test call-up for England series

Ambati Rayudu produced a 'Catch of the Tournament' contender as he pulled off an absolute blinder in his side Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday.

WATCH: Ambati Rayudu pulls off mind-boggling one-handed diving catch in CSK's win over RCB in IPL 2022

akash-deep

Akash Deep, News on Akash Deep, stories on Akash Deep, articles on Akash Deep, Akash Deep stories at Wion, Akash Deep news, Akash Deep latest news

akash deep