Akash Deep has played seven tests for India so far, where he has picked 15 counters with an average of 35.
Fans in India are very worried, as to which would be the right replacement of Jasprit Bumrah, in the matches he does not play. Now, the former versatile of India, Ifan Pathan, has provided the perfect solution and considers that management should consider giving Akash a deep chance.
Akash deep instead of Jasprit Bumrah?
According to Irfan, Akash Deep represents a similar threat, like Mohammed Shami, and can be a powerful weapon against England. “If Bumrah is not there, then who should enter the side in its place? Akash deeply, what has been seen in the nets, seems to enter its rhythm. I think it is the type of Shami launcher,” said Irfan.
What is happening in favor of Akash Deep is that he does not try to hit the bridge too strong, and this allows the ball to swing, which is ideal for English conditions. This also distinguishes him from Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. “His right sewing deliveries can disturb the strikers of England, especially with regard to the late movement.
IRFAN PATHAN BACKS PACER
“If you go aggressive, it could be a problem. We will come to Arshdeep, but I think that if Bumrah does not play, then it should be Akash Deep which should come in its place,” he added. Meanwhile, it is still not clear if Bumrah will play the second test at Birmingham or not.
Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC, WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kl Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
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