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‘You can only…’: Akash Deep opens up about expecting swing in England, but ended up playing with discipline
Akash Deep picked four wickets in his first match of the series in England. He provided necessary wickets at crucial times of the match.
Last Updated on - July 5, 2025 9:14 AM IST
Akash Deep got the new ball to talk on a flat surface and was rewarded with a four-wicket haul in his first match of the five-Test series here. Akash bowls a fuller length and attacks the off-stump. He bowled in partnership with Mohammed Siraj with two new balls.
Having come into the side in Jasprit Bumrah’s place, there was pressure on him to perform. Siraj duly played the role of a leader with a six-wicket haul while Akash Deep provided the breakthroughs on day two and three to keep India’s advantage intact.
Speaking on missing out the Leeds Test, Akash Deep said, “I don’t think like that. I just focus on my preparation. The way the wicket is and their batting line up, you have to keep it simple and bowl as per your strengths.”
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On his bowling partnership with Mohammed Siraj, he said, “Siraj and I were talking amongst each other regularly in the middle; the plan was to bowl in partnerships and not give away runs. I was attacking upfront and Siraj was holding the other end (on day two).”
Speaking about the conditions on English soil, Akash said, “I had expected the ball to seam and swing in England but on these kinds of flat wickets, you can only be disciplined about your plans,” said Akash Deep after stumps.