 "Akash Deep picked up a total of 10 wickets in the 2nd Test to help India take all 20 wickets. Image: Reuters")
Team India made a strong comeback in the Test series by beating England by 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston. The series is now level at 1-1, and the victory was mainly because of India’s brilliant bowling performance, especially from Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj.
Akash Deep was the pick of the bowlers as he took 6 wickets for 99 runs in the second innings and finished with 10 wickets in the match. His performance helped India bowl England out in both innings and win the match in style. Mohammed Siraj also played a big role by picking up 7 wickets in the match.
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Sachin Tendulkar lauds Team India’s clinical performance
After the match, Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised Akash Deep and called him the “standout bowler” of the match. He also said that the ball Akash Deep bowled to get Joe Root out in the second innings was the “ball of the series” so far.
“India’s approach was to take England out of this game and force them to play differently, making sure that there would only be 1 winner. What impressed me most about the bowlers was the length they bowled,” Tendulkar wrote on X.
“Needless to say, Akash Deep was the standout bowler, and in my opinion, he bowled the ball of the series to Joe Root,” Tendulkar wrote.
He also jokingly mentioned Siraj’s diving catch at short mid-wicket. “Enjoyed the catch taken by Mohammad “Jonty” Siraj.” Tendulkar also praised the batting effort by Shubman Gill & Co. which set up an easy win.
This was only Akash Deep’s second Test match, but he showed great skill and confidence. With such a strong performance, fans are now excited to see him in action again during the third Test at Lord’s.
India will now be looking forward to the next match with more confidence, especially with Jasprit Bumrah likely to return. The match is scheduled to be played at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground from 10 July.