Akash Deep Dedicates Historic 10-Wicket Haul to Cancer-Stricken Sister

Akash Deep's Emotional Dedication

Pacer Akash Deep from Team India dedicated his remarkable 10-wicket haul to his sister, who is battling cancer, following the team's historic Test victory against England at Edgbaston on July 6.

India leveled the series 1-1 with a commanding 336-run win in the second Test. Chasing a daunting target of 608 runs, England was dismissed for 271 after starting the final day at 72/3, needing 536 runs to secure a win. Akash Deep's exceptional bowling performance dismantled England's batting order, leading to a memorable victory.

Breaking a 58-Year Jinx

With this significant win, Team India has finally ended a 58-year winless streak at Edgbaston. The team had not won at this venue since 1967, but their dominant display this year has rewritten history at this iconic ground.

A Personal Tribute

After the match, Akash Deep shared that his elder sister was diagnosed with cancer two months ago, prompting him to dedicate his performance to her. He expressed, "I haven't told anyone about this. My elder sister is suffering from cancer. It was diagnosed two months ago. She is okay right now. She is stable. She would be so happy with my performance."

He added, "She has gone through so much mentally in the last two months. I dedicate my performance to her."

Akash Deep's Impactful Performance

Akash Deep was not part of the playing XI for the first Test at Headingley, as Team India opted for Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna. However, he seized the opportunity when Bumrah was rested for the Edgbaston Test, delivering an outstanding performance.

In the first innings, he took four wickets, helping to dismiss England for 407 and giving India a crucial 180-run lead. In the second innings, he continued his impressive form, claiming six wickets and leaving England struggling at 83/5. His final figures were 6/99 in 21.1 overs, sealing India's historic win.

Career-Defining Moment

Across both innings, Akash Deep's overall figures were 10/187 at an economy rate of 4.55 over 41.1 overs. This performance is a significant milestone in his career, and he is expected to retain his spot in the playing XI for the upcoming Test at Lord's on July 10.