Fast bowler Akash Deep, playing for Team India in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, has turned 28 years old. Akash is celebrating his birthday on 15th December. Akash was born on 15 December 1996 in Sasaram, Rohtas district of Bihar. He entered Team India on the basis of his excellent bowling. He entered international cricket through the biggest format i.e. Test. Currently he is playing against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He is part of the playing eleven in the Gabba Test. Today, let us tell you some special things related to Akash Deep on the occasion of his 28th birthday.

Father was against becoming a cricketer

Akash wanted to become a cricketer from the beginning. Although his father was against it. It is said that Akash's father used to work in a government job and he also asked his son to do a government job, but Akash made a career in cricket only. The sad thing for Akash Deep was that when he made his debut for Team India, his father was not in this world. Actually, when Akash was 16 years old, his father died.

Born in Bihar but played cricket for Bengal

Despite being born in Bihar, Akash Deep played domestic cricket for West Bengal. Actually, after the ban on Bihar Cricket Association, he had moved to Bengal. Akash took 103 wickets in 36 first class matches. Whereas he has 42 wickets in his name in 28 List-A matches. Whereas in 42 T-20 matches, Akash Deep took 49 wickets in his name.

Test debut against England, RCB is part of IPL

After performing brilliantly in domestic cricket, Akash got a chance to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He entered IPL through Royal Challenger Bangalore (RCB). Till now he has played 8 matches in IPL. During this period he took 8 wickets in 7 innings. Akash has not yet played T-20 and ODI matches for Team India but he remains in the Test team. His Test career started against England in Ranchi in February 2024. He was handed the Test cap by former India head coach Rahul Dravid. Akash has so far taken 10 wickets in 9 innings of 6 test matches.