Injury fears continue to worsen for India's national cricket team as fast bowler Akash Deep he was the last to suffer a blow. According to reports in ESPNCricinfo, it was learned that the speedster was hit while batting in the nets on Sunday (December 22).
The Indian National Cricket Team put some yards in the net ahead of the fourth Test against the Australian National Cricket Team. The Boxing Day match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne from December 26.
Rohit Sharma and Akash Deep were at the receiving end of the shots in the net session ahead of the Boxing Day Test match
The Indian national cricket team, in preparations for the fourth test of the seriesthey have faced many injury problems. If it was KL Rahul yesterday, captain Rohit Sharma and pacer Akash were on the receiving end of the strikes in Sunday's net session ahead of the Boxing Day Test match.
However, Akash was hit while batting in the nets after a treatment looked fine and continued to bat. The pacer looks fit for the next match and it will not be a surprise if he retains his place in the squad, especially after his display with the bat in the Gabba.
Akash Deep sets the scene on fire with his batting in the Gabba Test, helping India level the match
Akash did not get a chance to play in the first two games of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy as Harshit Raan was preferred over him. He, however, returned to the team for the third match of the series, which ended in a draw due to consistent rain throughout the game.
Akash also played an important role in helping the Indian national cricket team to attract the match. With the way Australia's national cricket team bowled, it was almost certain that they would force the follow-on and ask the Rohit Sharma-led side to bat again.
However, Akash Deep, who came out to bat at number 11, had different plans. He, along with jasprit bumrahhe stood like a rock on the crease and ensured that the Indian national cricket team avoided the follow-on. He came up with magical effort with the bat and frustrated the bowlers.
Akash Deep played an innings of 31 runs off 44 balls
Akash Deep played an innings of 31 runs off 44 balls. He along with Jasprit Bumrah (10) added a brilliant partnership that took the Indian National Cricket Team over 250 runs in reply to Australia's 445 runs.
Thanks to their brilliant effort with the bat, the Indian national cricket team saved the match which seemed to be heading towards Australia. He was also decent with the ball in both halves and would be keen to maintain his confidence going forward.