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The Hindu
The Hindu
Sport
Y. B. Sarangi

‘I understand how to read a batter and plan for him’

Bengal pacer Akash Deep’s sole aim is to bowl fast and help his team win every match.

The 25-year-old from Sasaram, Bihar, who made his first class debut for Bengal in December 2019, after playing club cricket in Kolkata for a few years, has established himself as an important member of the Bengal pace attack, also comprising Ishan Porel and Mukesh Kumar.

Akash, who was part of the team that reached the final in the previous edition of the Ranji Trophy, has made significant contributions in Bengal’s two wins this season so far.

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