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Sky Deep: In recent times, Akash Deep has made his mark in the initial stages of the Duleep Trophy by beating other contenders to be a part of the Test series against Bangladesh. This was an exhibition match played by India A against the B team in Bengaluru from 5 to 8 September. This put Akash Deep ahead of his competitors. In this match, Akash Deep took 9 wickets in the match including five in the second innings. When he got a chance to play the Chennai Test, he also took two wickets in the first innings. Although Ravichandran Ashwin became the Player of the Match in this match, Akash Deep also got a very special gift. Which he will never forget in life. He was given a bat by Kohli.
Akash Deep got emotional while telling the story behind the bat he got from Kohli. He said, 'It was Virat Kohli who gifted me the bat. It was a very big gift for me and I will never play with this bat because I will keep this bat in my room as a souvenir.' 'Virat Bhaiya himself gave me this bat. He must have seen something in my batting. I did not ask for the bat. He himself came and said, 'Do you want the bat?'
Akash Deep said, 'Now who would not want a bat from Virat Bhaiya? He is a legend. I was very happy to hear him and I wanted his bat. He asked me which bat I use while batting. I just laughed at him. I had no words. After this Virat Bhaiya said keep this bat. I will never play with this bat. A big gift for me from Virat Bhaiya. I will always keep this bat in my room as a souvenir. I have also taken his autograph on the bat.'
Earlier, former cricketer Manoj Tiwari had praised Akash and said that when this player performs on foreign soil, he will be counted among the great bowlers. When Akash came from Under-23 to the senior team, it became clear that he has talent. He has worked hard and sacrificed a lot to reach here. Akash started his career this year against England. In this Test match played in Ranchi, Akash Deep took three wickets in the first innings while he did not get a chance to bowl in the second innings.