The former Indian captain at a recent event in Kolkata Sourav Ganguly He expressed his admiration for the 27-year-old fast bowler Akash Deepearned a place in India’s squad for the upcoming games Test series against Bangladesh. The eagerly awaited series will start on September 19.
Sourav Ganguly opens up about the young fast pacer
Ganguly praised Akash as an outstanding young fast bowler, highlighting his pace, fitness and ability to bowl long. He compared Akash’s pace Muhammad Siraj and Muhammad Shamisaid he can hit speeds in the high 140s and is a talent to watch out for.
“Akash Deep is an outstanding young fast bowler. He runs in, plays fast and will play for a long time. He is in form, I have seen him play for Bengal for a long time, score goals. He will be quick hitting 140s like Mohammad Siraj and Mohammad Shami. He is one to watch out for,” said the prince of Kolkata.
Ganguly also touched on the absence of India’s star pacer Shami, who is currently sidelined due to injury. However, the former Indian all-rounder assured his fans that Shami’s recovery is on the way.
“I know Mohammad Shami was not injured but he will be back soon as India travel to Australia. Still a very good attackGanguly expressed confidence in India’s bowling strength despite Shami’s temporary absence.
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Incredible performance in Duleep Trophy
Akash Deep first grabbed the headlines during his Test debut against England in January 2024 and his impressive form has continued ever since. Akash came into limelight in the recent Duleep Trophy 2024 where India A took on India B. The young fast bowler was an outstanding performer, taking a brilliant 9 wickets in the match and contributing with the bat, scoring 54 runs in both innings.
Although India A eventually lost the match, Akash Deep’s all-round performance did not go unnoticed. His exceptional display with both ball and bat earned him widespread acclaim and further cemented his reputation as one of the most promising talents in Indian cricket.
As India prepares for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, all eyes will be on Akash Deep, who is set to play a crucial role in India’s bowling line-up. His ability to generate pace, coupled with his growing experience and confidence, makes him a player to watch out for in the near future.
