Ο Akash Deep αποκαλύπτει τη χρυσή άκρη του Shami που τον βοήθησε να κερδίσει 9 wickets στο Duleep Trophy

Ο Akash Deep πήρε εννέα wickets στον πρώτο αγώνα Duleep Cup της Ινδίας εναντίον της India B και επαίνεσε τον Shami που τον βοήθησε να βελτιώσει το παιχνίδι του ως παίκτης της κόκκινης μπάλας.

Pacer Akash Deep breathed fire in the opening game of the Duleep Trophy for India A as he grabbed a nine-wicket haul. Despite losing the game, Akash made his case for his return to the Test side with his fiery spell and variations. The pacer credited veteran Mohammed Shami for improving as a red-ball bowler and revealed how valuable inputs from the former helped him in the game.

Shami’s advice to Akash Deep revealed

Speaking after the match, Akash Deep revealed that he had sought advice from Shami as their bowling actions were similar. The pacer had asked the veteran how to move the ball out while bowling around the wicket. Shami’s advice paid off for Akash Deep as he went on wreak havoc on the batters, leaving them puzzled with his deliveries.

“I take input from him (Shami) because our bowling actions are quite similar. I asked him how to move the ball out while bowling from around the wicket to a left-hander. Shami told me not to force it, as it would happen naturally,” Akash said.

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His impressive performance in the opening game of Duleep Trophy cemented his return to the Test side. Akash Deep had made his Test debut earlier this year in February in IND vs ENG series. The pacer will now bowl alongside veterans Jasprit Bumrah & Mohammad Siraj, and surprise pick Yash Dayal in IND vs BAN series.

Akash Deep’s 9-star performance

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.