IND vs ENG 4th Test: Akash Deep Shares Jasprit Bumrah’s Tips for a Sensational Ranchi Debut

India vs England, Fourth Test, Day 1: Akash Deep has opened up on the tips Jasprit Bumrah gave him after the pacer had a sensational debut in Ranchi. Akash came into the Test as a replacement for Bumrah.

In a dream bowling spell on Day 1 of the fourth Test at JSCA International Stadium on Friday, the right-arm pacer left England reeling at 58 for 3 in the first hour of play.

Speaking to the broadcasters, Akash said he wasn’t feeling any nerves ahead of his debut. The pacer said that he wasn’t feeling any nerves ahead of his debut. The pacer said that he used to treat every game as his last and look to give his best.

Akash then revealed the advice Bumrah gave him and said that the experienced pacer told him to drag the length back a bit in international cricket.

“I wasn’t nervous, had spoken with my coaches, so I wasn’t tense ahead of the game. I don’t know how it happened, but I used to take every game as my last game and tried my best. Bumrah bhai advised me to drag the length back slightly (in international cricket), that’s exactly what I did,” said Akash.

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Akash Deep had an incredible start as he had Zak Crawley’s off-stump going for a walk. However, his celebrations were cut short as it was called a no-ball. The pacer would have his revenge in the end by dismissing Crawley but admitted that he felt bad about the no-ball.

Akash said that there was a little bit of help early on but the ball became soft and the wicket was slow as well. “I felt bad (on the no-ball), I was just hoping that the team doesn’t lose because of that (since Crawley was batting well). There was a bit of help early on, but the ball became soft and the wicket was slow as well. We just tried to be as tight as possible and bowl in the right areas,” said Akash.

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