ENG vs IND: Akash Deep shares puja story before Day 5 begins at The Oval
As the final day of the Test match between England and India begins at The Oval, Indian pacer Akash Deep shared an Instagram story of him performing a pooja. The post, featuring a traditional prayer ritual, comes on the last Monday of Sawan—a spiritually significant day in the Hindu calendar.
While Akash Deep turned to devotion, India's dressing room will be turning to hope. England need just 35 runs to seal victory, and India will require a miracle to avoid defeat.
Instagram story of Akash Deep. 🙏 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/oZ9IuB5F1T
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 4, 2025
Day 4 ended prematurely due to rain, despite clearing skies later in the evening that could have allowed more play. As action resumes on Day 5, weather conditions remain crucial. BBC Weather predicts a dry start with light cloud cover, favourable for England's batters. However, darker skies and a 19% chance of rain are expected around noon, conditions that could aid India's pacers with the second new ball looming.
India will be banking on every bit of help—whether from the weather, the pitch, or divine blessings—as they head into a make-or-break session at Kennington.
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