BGT: In a tense clash between India and Australia, a light-hearted moment involving Akash Deep and Travis Head provided a rare comic relief. During India’s gritty fight to avoid the follow-on, Akash while defending a flighted delivery from Nathan Lyon unintentionally sparked a minor misunderstanding.
BGT: What did Akash Deep do?
The ball had stuck on the flap of Akash’s pad, and instead of handing it back to Travis Head, who was nearby, he absentmindedly placed it on the ground. Head, visibly irked, gestured for the ball, prompting Akash to realise his faux pas. Quickly apologising with repeated “Sorry, sorry!” and a sheepish grin, Akash defused the situation, turning an awkward moment into a laugh shared by the two players.
Akash Deep, the unheralded pacer, rose to the occasion—not with the ball, but with an unexpected display of grit and skill with the bat. His 31 runs off 44 balls came at a time when India desperately needed to avoid the follow-on. Partnering with Jasprit Bumrah for a vital 47-run last-wicket stand, Akash Deep gave India a fighting chance despite Australia’s commanding 185-run lead.
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