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Watch: Akash Deep Sends Bails Flying, Clean Bowls New Zealand Captain Tom Latham. Internet Goes Wild

Akash Deep made a sensational start to the second innings of the third Test against New Zealand. Opening the bowling, Akash Deep clean bowled New Zealand captain Tom Latham in the very first over. In the fourth ball of the first over, Akash Deep had trapped Latham on the pads, to which the umpire gave out LBW. However, the decision was overturn after Latham took a DRS Review. The very next ball, Akash Deep responded with aplomb, completely dismantling Latham's stumps.

"He Comes Up To Me A Lot": Jasprit Bumrah On Team India Newcomer Akash Deep

After India's emphatic seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah expressed his satisfaction at the emergence of Bengal pacer Akash Deep in the Test arena. The Kanpur Test marked another milestone for the 27-year-old Akash, who picked up three crucial wickets, reinforcing his reputation as a reliable bowler. Bumrah, speaking to the broadcaster after the win, praised Akash's fighting spirit and hunger to improve, acknowledging the progress he's made since his debut earlier in 2024.

Virat Kohli's Reaction As Akash Deep Slams 2 Sixes Using Bat Gifted By Him

The Indian cricket team produced an impressive batting display as the Rohit Sharma-led side broke five records on Day 4 of the second Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur on Monday. Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal all produced quickfire knocks but it was a couple of sixes by pacer Akash Deep that has gone viral on social media. During the 35th over of the Indian innings, Akash Deep smashed Shakib Al Hasan for two back-to-back sixes and he did it using the bat that was gifted to him by Virat Kohli. The Indian dressing room was thrilled following the two massive sixes as Rohit Sharma was seen smiling and Kohli also could not keep calm as the crowd applauded the effort.

Tamim Iqbal Questions DRS Decision That Went In India's Favour. Ravi Shastri Responds

Former Bangladesh cricket team captain Tamim Iqbal questioned the DRS decision that led to Shadman Islam's dismissal on Day 1 of the second Test match against India in Kanpur on Friday. The dismissal led to a debate between Tamim and former Indian cricketers Ravi Shastri and Dinesh Karthik. The ball-tracking technology decided that it was a dismissal but Tamim was of the opinion that it was sliding down the leg-side. Akash Deep was convinced that it was a dismissal and after the successful review, even Rohit was left stunned. It was a very important wicket for India in that situation but Tamim was not convinced and he raised questions about the DRS technology used in that particular delivery.

Akash Deep, R Ashwin Strike But Rain Takes The Win On Day 1 Of Kanpur Test

Pacer Akash Deep was impressive in a probing opening spell while Ravichandran Ashwin removed the dangerous Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto before rain halted India's progress in the second Test on the opening day, here Friday. Given the forecast, it was expected to be a weather-hit contest from the beginning. Only 35 overs could be bowled after Rohit Sharma invited Bangladesh to bat in overcast conditions as visitors struggled to 107 for three after a brief resistance through Shanto (31).

Rohit Sharma's Stunned Reaction To Akash Deep's Successful DRS Call Is Viral

India pacer Akash Deep retained his place in the playing XI despite talks over playing an extra spinner in the 2nd Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. After toss was delayed for an hour, India opted to bowl at the Green Park Stadium amid overcast conditions. After the Indian bowlers failed to utilise the conditions, Rohit introduced Akash into the attack in the 9th over of Bangladesh's first innings. And the pacer repaid the trust by dismissing opener Zakir Hasan on the third ball for a 24-ball duck.

India's Likely XI vs Bangladesh In 2nd Test: Star Pacer To Be Dropped, Kuldeep Yadav In

The second India vs Bangladesh Test presents a great chance for the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team to take a step closer to the World Test Championship finals. The all-round show of Ravichandran Ashwin, Shubman Gill's sublime hundred, Ravindra Jadeja's quality batting and Rishabh Pant's roaring comeback allowed India to script a comfortable victory in Chennai despite being put under pressure by the Bangladesh pacers in the first Test.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Called "Gods Of Cricket" Ahead Of 2nd India vs Bangladesh Test

Akash Deep, the latest addition to India's ever-growing pace battery, on Wednesday credited skipper Rohit Sharma for his seamless transition from domestic to international cricket and said the exceptional work ethics of the legends in the team inspire him to push himself even harder. The 27-year-old made his Test debut against England in Ranchi early this year and made an impression with a three-wicket haul. "When I came here, I witnessed a different level of dedication and hard work from the players who are legends of the game, and considered the gods of cricket like Rohit, Virat bhai," Akash said ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh.

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Watch: Akash Deep Sends Bails Flying, Clean Bowls New Zealand Captain Tom Latham. Internet Goes Wild

"He Comes Up To Me A Lot": Jasprit Bumrah On Team India Newcomer Akash Deep

Virat Kohli's Reaction As Akash Deep Slams 2 Sixes Using Bat Gifted By Him

Tamim Iqbal Questions DRS Decision That Went In India's Favour. Ravi Shastri Responds

Akash Deep, R Ashwin Strike But Rain Takes The Win On Day 1 Of Kanpur Test

Rohit Sharma's Stunned Reaction To Akash Deep's Successful DRS Call Is Viral

India's Likely XI vs Bangladesh In 2nd Test: Star Pacer To Be Dropped, Kuldeep Yadav In

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Called "Gods Of Cricket" Ahead Of 2nd India vs Bangladesh Test