Akash Deep delivered a standout performance on Day 2 of the opening Test between India and Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The speedster wreaked havoc with the ball, taking two crucial wickets in the ninth over of Bangladesh’s first innings, leaving the visitors struggling at 22-3.
Akash Deep’s Fiery Over Topples Bangladesh Top Order in IND vs BAN 1st Test
In a devastating display of fast bowling, Akash first dismissed Bangladesh opener Zakir Hasan before sending Mominul Haque back to the pavilion in the same over. Zakir fell victim to a sharp delivery, but it was the dismissal of Mominul that truly highlighted Akash’s precision. The delivery nipped back sharply, and as Mominul missed his forward defense, the ball struck his pad before crashing into the off-stump.
The moment sparked jubilation as Akash punched the air in celebration. In the dugout, Gautam Gambhir, visibly pleased with the youngster’s effort, burst into a smile. New bowling coach Morne Morkel was also seen smiling in approval, clearly impressed by Akash’s aggressive bowling spell.
Akash Deep’s fiery over set the tone for India’s bowling attack, placing Bangladesh under immense pressure early in the game.
