How Akash Deep's Insta post about 'dream car' Fortuner got him a notice from transport department; car dealer suspended for a month
Akash Deep HSRP Notice: Akash Deep, fresh off purchasing a Toyota Fortuner after the India-England Test series, received a notice from Uttar Pradesh Transport Department for lacking a mandatory High Security Registration Plate. The Lucknow-based dealer, M/s Sunny Motors, faced suspension for failing to complete the registration. Akash Deep also reflected on his on-field exchanges and the team's victory in the series.
Akash Deep hsrp notice Just days after buying a Toyota Fortuner, India pacer Akash Deep has received a notice from the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department for driving the vehicle without a High Security Registration Plate (HSRP), according to India Today . The 28-year-old had posted on social media about purchasing the car after returning from the Test series between India and England. HSRPs are number plates with features like laser codes, holograms, and non-removable screws, designed to prevent theft or tampering. They are mandatory under Indian law.
Dealer also penalised
The report said Akash Deep's black Toyota Fortuner was delivered without an HSRP. M/s Sunny Motors, the Lucknow-based dealer, has been suspended for one month for failing to complete the registration process. The dealer has 14 days to respond to the notice. The top model of the Toyota Fortuner is priced at over ₹62 lakh.
'Dream delivered' moment 'Dream delivered. Keys received. With the ones who matter most,' Akash Deep posted on Instagram, sharing pictures of the car with his family.
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From England tour to controversy
Akash Deep played three Tests in the India-England series, taking 13 wickets. His standout performance came in the second Test at Edgbaston, where he took 10 wickets and scored a half-century. He dedicated the match haul to his elder sister, who is undergoing cancer treatment.
'My message was not just for my sister; it was for the entire country and the world, emphasizing the importance of standing by loved ones during difficult times,' he said.
On-field exchanges with Ben Duckett
The pacer also spoke about his on-field conversation with England opener Ben Duckett during the Oval Test. "I told Duckett, 'You won't be the only one hitting; I'll hit too. Sometimes you miss, and I hit'," Akash Deep said. He added that Duckett had told him he would not be dismissed, and his reply was in response.
Final day at the Oval Recalling the series finale, Akash Deep said, "I woke up early due to excitement, knowing we needed four wickets, and England wanted just 35 runs, and that only we three pacers had to do it. But we believed in ourselves, and the England batters apparently panicked. We didn't know the ball would start swinging in the morning, but once it did, we realized the wickets would fall quickly, and that's what happened."
Praise for Siraj
On bowling partner Mohammed Siraj, he said, "As a fast bowler, he is fit, and the way he puts in effort behind the ball sets him apart. Playing five consecutive matches is commendable. From this, one learns that being mentally fit is more important than being physically fit."
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