The fourth match of the five-match Test series between India and England is being played in JSCA International stadium in Ranchi. In this match, Akashdeep Singh got a chance to debut for Team India under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. This match proved to be a dream debut for Akashdeep. This player, who plays domestic cricket for Bengal, got a chance to play in this match in place of Jasprit Bumrah. BCCI has given rest to Bumrah due to workload management. Akashdeep Singh did not let Team India miss Bumrah in this match and gave a strong start to Team India in this match.
Today Ranchi is witnessing Akashdeep’s havoc in the field
Akashdeep Singh gave a wonderful start to India with the new ball in the Ranchi Test against England. The fans of Team India felt that Bumrah would be missed, but Akashdeep Singh did not let this happen. He took 3 wickets for just 24 runs in his very first spell. Akashdeep Singh dismissed both the openers Jack Crowley and Ben Duckett during this period. Apart from this, he also showed Ollie Pope the way to the pavilion
A glimpse of Akashdeep’s career
This 27-year-old medium pacer was born on 15 December 1996 in Bihar. He plays for Bengal in domestic cricket. He made his debut in first class in the year 2019. So far he has taken 104 wickets in 130 first-class matches. His average has been 23.58 during this period. He has taken 42 wickets in his name while playing 28 matches in List A cricket.
Akashdeep had played his first IPL match in 2022. He was selected by the Royal Challengers Bangalore. RCB team had bought Akashdeep for Rs 20 lakh. He has taken 6 wickets in 7 IPL matches so far. Apart from this, he took 26 wickets in 21 T20 matches.
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