Akash Deep Emotional After 10-Wicket Haul: Reveals Sister’s Battle with Cancer, Kept It Private

India pacer Akash Deep dedicated his ten-wicket haul at Edgbaston to his elder sister, who is battling cancer.

Akash Deep’s Match-Winning Spell and Emotional Dedication at Edgbaston

Pacer Akash Deep emerged as the ultimate game-changer in India’s commanding victory over England at Edgbaston, delivering a match haul of 10 wickets to help India crush England by 336 runs and level the five-match series. The right-arm fast bowler claimed six wickets in the second innings, bowling England out for 271. With Jasprit Bumrah rested for workload management, many doubted India’s ability to take 20 wickets, but Akash Deep, alongside Mohammed Siraj, rose to the occasion and silenced the critics.

Following the match, an emotional Akash Deep opened up during his post-match interview with Cheteshwar Pujara on JioHotstar. He revealed that his elder sister was diagnosed with cancer two months ago and dedicated his outstanding 10-wicket performance to her.

“Maine kisi ko bataya nahi (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. She has gone through so much mentally in the last two months. I dedicate my performance to her,” Akash shared.

He added, “I just wanted to give her happiness with my performance.” When asked about the message for his sister, he said, “Behen yeh tumare liye hai. (This is for you.) Whenever I held the ball, I was just thinking about you as your face was popping up throughout. I just wanted to give you happiness. We are all with you.”

Akash Deep’s workhorse-like effort

In the second innings at Edgbaston, Akash Deep bowled with confidence and aggression, giving India the perfect start by dismissing Ben Duckett and Joe Root late on Day 4. Continuing his fine form on Day 5, he removed overnight batters Ollie Pope and Harry Brook, consistently troubling England on a lifeless pitch and outperforming the home pacers.

Reflecting on the victory, Akash emphasized the importance of staying present and enjoying the moment. “We batted, bowled and fielded well. All three departments went great. It is about staying in the moment,” he said during a conversation with Akash Deep.

Looking ahead to the Lord’s Test starting July 10, Akash admitted he’s not yet thinking about the next challenge. “To tell you the truth, I am not thinking about the next Test. If I play that Test, my plan would be to bowl in consistent areas,” he revealed.

With the series now tied 1-1, both India and England head to Lord’s eager to gain the upper hand.

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