by In a poignant scene, Akash Deep reverently touched his mother’s feet, seeking her blessings, before embracing her tightly. Meanwhile, amidst the overwhelming emotion, other family members expressed their gratitude to the divine power, creating a deeply moving moment.
Akash Deep marked his Test debut in the fourth match between India and England at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi. The pivotal moment came as India’s head coach, Rahul Dravid, bestowed upon him the prestigious Test cap just before the toss on Friday. Taking the field in place of Jasprit Bumrah, who was strategically rested for workload management, the right-arm pacer stepped into the limelight. With this, Akash Deep etched his name in history as India’s 313th Test cricketer, embarking on a journey that promises to define his career.
Following the touching moment of receiving his cap from the legendary Rahul Dravid, Akash Deep was enveloped in a warm embrace from captain Rohit Sharma, while his fellow Indian cricketers offered congratulatory pats on his back. Echoing the sentiment witnessed with Sarfaraz Khan in the preceding Test, Akash Deep headed straight to his family after the cap ceremony, illustrating the profound significance of this milestone in his journey.
