Not everyone can play the trial cricket for the national team. It is often considered that whoever plays the trial cricket is made of a certain race. Usually, for a Crick player who has been called in the Indian team for the first time, there are many messages of unknown numbers that they want and they tend to ignore them.
Akash Deep was no different, but little, he realized that one of them was from the former Captain of India and then chief coach Rahul Dravid. The Indian Indian, which was part of the team in the recently completed Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia, narrated the fun incident that happened only one night before his debut in the test.
In an interview with YouTube Channel Sports LaunchpadAkash Deep admitted the mistake he had made by ignoring Rahul Dravid’s message and revealed that he said “forgiveness” to the legendary figure.
“Obtaining its trial limit is a dream for each Cricket player … and like any other child, he wanted to play the test cryket for the country. I received a message from Rahul Dravid, but he didn’t have his number, “said Akash Deep.
“Then, I thought, if someone asked me if I was playing the trial game, so I ignored it,” the Bowling player of India continued. “Then I noticed it and I realized that it was Rahul Sir’s message. Then I called him and asked for forgiveness. And that was when he confirmed that he was playing, ”he said.
How did Akash Deep go in his debut?
Born in Bihar but plays for Bengal in the domestic cricket, Akash Deep made his debut in the third test against England in 2024 in Ranchi. In fact, he obtained his proof limit from Rahul Dravid himself.
Akash Deep had an impact immediately by dismissing England and then the first three of Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope on the way to the victory of India for five Wickts.
The 28 -year -old also revealed that Wad Rahul Dravid, who advised him to call his family for the party. They were present on the ground when Akash Deep received his cauthority from India.
“Rahul Sir even asked me to inform my family and call them to see the procedures. And Ranchi is close to my house, only 4-5 hours. That night, I remember, I had no butterflies and I slept quite well. That’s how Once because I was seeing that opportunity as a responsibility, ”he added.
What follows for Akash Deep?
Akash Deep is currently recovering at the National Academy of Cricket after suffering a concern from the back. With the possibilities of Bengal to qualify for the Ranji trophy snack ₹8 million rupees during the Mega Mega 2025 auction.
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