Akash Deep

 

Early Life & Background

• Born: December 15, 1996

• Birthplace: Dehri, Rohtas district, Bihar, India

• Akash Deep comes from a modest background. Cricket was not easily accessible in his early years, as Bihar lacked strong cricketing infrastructure.

• He later moved to Durgapur, West Bengal, to pursue his cricketing dream more seriously.

• Initially, he played tennis-ball cricket and later got selected in club-level cricket in Bengal.

Domestic Cricket Career

• After consistent performances in club cricket and age-group cricket, he was picked for the Bengal state team.

Notable Domestic Stats:

• First-Class (FC) Debut: 2019 for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy.

• He quickly made an impression with his pace, bounce, and ability to move the ball.

• Became one of the key pacers for Bengal alongside Ishan Porel and Mukesh Kumar.

Indian Premier League (IPL)

• Bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the 2022 IPL season.

• Impressed with his raw pace and control, especially during powerplay overs.

• As of 2024, he has been retained by RCB and continues to be a part of their pace attack.

🇮🇳 International Career

• Due to strong performances in domestic cricket and India A tours, he was called up for India’s squad.

Test Debut:

• Debut Date: February 23, 2024

• Opponent: England

• Match Venue: Ranchi (4th Test of the series)

• Took 3 wickets in his debut innings and was praised for his temperament and discipline.

• Akash Deep's bowling style complements India's new generation of pace bowlers, such as Mukesh Kumar and Mohammed Siraj.

Strengths & Playing Style

• Bowling Style: Right-arm medium-fast

• Known for:

  • Bowling consistently at 140+ km/h

  • Swinging the new ball

  • Ability to bowl tight lines in red-ball cricket

• Brings energy and aggression to the bowling attack.

Personal Traits

• Hardworking, disciplined, and grounded in his approach.

• Grew up overcoming financial and infrastructural challenges.

• Seen as a role model for many aspiring cricketers from non-traditional cricket hubs like Bihar.