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Indian Express
a day ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘Not always will you win': Akash Deep reveals what he told Ben Duckett in Oval Test send-off
On day two of a pulsating fifth Test at the Oval in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, India pacer Akash Deep's dismissal of England's Ben Duckett broke a strong opening partnership. However, it was his subsequent actions that drew a lot of attention. After getting Duckett out caught behind on 43 off 38 balls in the first innings, Deep celebrated by punching the air before putting his arm around Duckett's shoulder and walking with him, seemingly exchanging a few words. KL Rahul eventually pulled Deep away, and umpire Ahsan Raza spoke with the Indian bowler. The incident, which happened at the end of an over, was followed by a chat between Deep and Shardul Thakur at the boundary. Commentators Mike Atherton and Dinesh Karthik both disapproved of Deep's behavior, with the former calling his send-off to Duckett 'unnecessary.' Reflecting on the eyeball-grabbing passage of play, the Bengal pacer revealed how he got back on track despite the England opener's fancy shots threatened to take him off his conventional lengths and lines. 'I have a good record against Duckett and have got him out a few times. I have always fancied my chances against the left-handers and he is no different. On that day, he was trying to throw me off my line and length and had played a number of unconventional shots. That's when he said to me that it was his day and I will not be able to get him out,' Deep told Revsportz on the Oval dismissal. The wicket was Deep's solitary in the first innings. In an otherwise forgettable match, Deep only registered one more wicket during India's emphatic six-run win. 'The truth is, if a batter moves around the pitch and plays these shots, your line and length does get impacted, for you don't really know what he will do next. That's what was happening. Also, England were off to a quick start and we needed a wicket.' 'We were defending a modest score and wickets were critical. When I got him out (smiles), I said to him: 'You miss, I hit. Not always will you win. This time, I win'. It was a continuation of what he was saying to me, and it was all done in good spirit,' remarked Deep. The 27-year-old received criticism from several corner for his send-off gesture. 'There is no need to walk him off in that fashion. Your job is done at that point. I don't think I've ever seen a bowler do that after getting someone out. It was strange really,' said England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick was quoted by Sky Sports.
India Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Akash Deep reveals priceless advice from Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni
Akash Deep, the Indian fast bowler, revealed that MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli gave him invaluable advice, encouraging him to put in hard work and keep believing in himself to succeed. The 28-year-old impressed greatly during the 2025 Test series against England, taking 13 wickets across three the second Test at Edgbaston, Deep made history by becoming just the second Indian bowler after Chetan Sharma in 1986 to take 10 wickets in a Test match in England. He claimed four wickets in the first innings and six in the second, ending with remarkable match figures of 10 for an interview with Aaj Tak, Deep said, 'Virat always says that if you have doubts about something, practice it so much that you never have any questions. Dhoni also says that practice is what gives you confidence. Cricket is a game of confidence, and you will only have belief if you work hard.''Scoring wasn't easy against old ball' Deep also spoke on The Oval Test, explaining why India opted against taking the second new ball. He said that the older ball was still generating significant movement and hence, India persisted with it. He noted that the wicket had become flat, making scoring challenging, and the team aimed to capitalise on the existing swing to take wickets.'The final match was very important. We were 2-1 down, so we had to stay fully focused. There was a point when the wicket offered no help, and we thought we might lose. But then the ball started moving, and with the crowd's support, we believed we could win,' Deep said.'Big legends with so much experience were in the dressing room. Since the ball was moving a lot and it was an old ball, scoring wasn't easy because the ball didn't race off the bat. Our plan was to try and take wickets using that movement. If that didn't work, we would have gone for the new ball,' Deep the fifth day of the final Test at The Oval, India secured a dramatic six-run win against England, levelling the series at 2-2. England, chasing 374, were 347 for six before collapsing to 367 all out within an Siraj starred with five wickets, including the decisive yorker that took Gus Atkinson's wicket, while Prasidh Krishna provided vital support with key wickets.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Dominion Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- Dominion Post
Preston's Blake Jennings emerging as a leader for Knights as camp is underway
KINGWOOD – For some, putting up the most yards, or scoring the most touchdowns, or earning the most tackles, is how they make their name on the football field. For others, simply being a good teammate and doing things the right way can reap benefits equal to those of being a statistical leader. By doing what they're called to do, helping others learn the ways of a program, and setting a positive example of what it means to be part of a team, some players find that success comes to them without having the ball in their hands. That describes Preston High School's Blake Jennings, who has become one of the more vocal leaders on the team, leading by example, according to his head coach Mark Deep. 'Blake has worked incredibly hard all offseason, showing up for every 6 a.m. lift three times a week,' Deep said. 'Then he would return in the evening to help the younger guys with their work. He has shown an elevated work ethic this year and is developing into an outstanding team leader for us by the way he sets an example for the rest of his teammates.' Deep says what stands out about Jennings is his willingness to put the team first and do whatever it takes to help the team win. Last season, Jennings played defensive end and center for the Knights because they needed someone to fill in for the role on the offensive line. He arrived in Kingwood as a quarterback but quickly changed his role for the benefit of the team. Deep even says he could play more roles this year, potentially lining up at linebacker. 'My dad has always told me there's no 'I' in team,' Jennings said. 'You can't be selfish and be a part of a team. In my freshman year, I came in as a quarterback and broke my leg, so I was willing to do anything I could to get back on the field. Coach approached me and mentioned we needed someone to play center, and I stepped up.' The Knights will have their former center back in 2025, allowing Jennings to fill in elsewhere. As far as his preparation for the upcoming season, Blake says his focus was heavily on building the team chemistry and bond. 'I'm really just trying to get closer with my teammates in general,' he said. 'We worked out every single week this summer and didn't take a day off. We were always trying to do something. Whether it's getting out to the campground for the day or finding a field to work on the offense, our goal is to work hard together but also enjoy each other while we are around.' One thing Jennings says he enjoys about being a Knight is representing not only his school, but the entire county of Preston. 'Putting on the jersey and going out there on Friday night is one of the best feelings ever,' he said. 'You're not just representing a school, or a town, or an area, you're representing the entire county and everyone who has ever been tied to Preston. Every time I put on the uniform, I think of all the players who came before me and the impact they made on the program. It's like one huge family to me, and I'm proud to be able to play a small role in it all.'
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Why India's English summer of 2025 was more heroic than 2021-22
Mumbai: It will be near impossible for any Indian Test win to touch the heights of Gabba 2021 because of the acute scarcity of resources with which it was achieved. But the Oval Test win on Monday that levelled the series presented serious challenges to the bowlers, and the manner in which India's pacers passed the endurance test has earned them a rightful place in the echelons of the country's best Test performances. FILE PHOTO: Cricket - International Test Match Series - Fifth Test - England v India - Kia Oval, London, Britain - August 2, 2025 India's Mohammed Siraj celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Zak Crawley Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo (Action Images via Reuters) Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep bowled 126 of India's 136 overs at The Oval. In the England second innings, the trio was forced to go to 'dark places' as Ben Stokes had described his travails taking on a heavy bowling workload after breaking down before the final Test. Deep, who suffered a groin strain at Lord's, needed injections to play in the final Test. Siraj, in his fifth successive match, refused to give up belief. Prasidh, battling issues with accuracy, persevered and ultimately found his sweet spot on the pitch. The strain of chasing 20 wickets with fewer frontline bowlers was accentuated in the series finale, but it was felt all the way through with India seeing greater merit in adding batting depth. That India could still win two Tests – the other came in the 2nd Test at Birmingham – in the series was down to one or the other fast bowler rising to the occasion at different times. Siraj was a key contributor in both the wins, picking up seven and nine wickets respectively. Besides, Deep emerged as wrecker-in-chief at Edgbaston, taking a 10-fer. He did most of the damage with the new ball. At The Oval, Prasidh, despite being expensive, found ways to exploit the carry on the pitch, and later, uneven bounce for his eight wickets. Deep with the new ball and Prasidh with the old became India's mantra to make things happen in the two Tests spearhead Jasprit Bumrah missed. So much so that in the final analysis – not just in those Tests India won – Deep held the best new ball numbers (avg 28.4) and Prasidh caused problems with the older ball, averaging 28.54, next only to Bumrah (22.12), but inducing more false shots (28.2 to 23.4%). To manage his workload, Bumrah had to be restricted to three Tests. The lead pacer was still very good, averaging the best of the lot, but his limited role forced the others to push their limits. This is where workhorse Siraj rose to the occasion, not only bowling 14 spells of more than 5 overs, but also finishing as the highest wicket-taker. How far India's tactics stretched their bowlers can be understood by a comparative look at the last tour of England (2021-22). It was also a five-Test series, the result (2-2) was identical, and the frontline bowlers took the same number of wickets (65). The key difference was the workload of the main bowlers, which was well spread among the experienced lot. Bumrah and Siraj played all the Tests, Mohammed Shami was there in four, Ishant Sharma played two and Umesh Yadav in one in which he made his presence felt. In three matches in this series, India played three all-rounders (including spinners), and two in the other games. Spinners made a limited impact in both series. The all-rounders bowled 7% more overs than three years ago but returned a poorer bowling average (54.3 to 43.14). While output comparison in absolute terms would not be accurate as the pitches this time were mostly batting friendly, it's worth noting that Shardul Thakur was a more effective bowler earlier. With England laying out flat decks barring The Oval, India's strategy to shore up batting had some merit. Their batting depth bailed them out on a few occasions. Washington Sundar produced important cameos besides the unbeaten century at Old Trafford. But data suggests India could have shown more faith in their batters though they lacked the experience of 2021— the top five scored more heavily (2,643 runs) than England's (2,076). Contributions of No.6-8 of both teams (India – 823, England – 844) were nearly the same. This margin might have swelled if India had picked an extra frontline bowler – a fourth pacer at The Oval and wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in some of the other Tests. But the bowling averages could have improved and the lead pacers could have been sharper. 'That's something we will reflect on when the tour is over, on things we could have done better,' Morne Morkel, India's bowling coach, had said after Day 4 of the final Test. It didn't matter to Siraj, who took it upon himself to win the final morning of the pulsating series. It is because of lion-hearted performances like his that India competed in every Test.
NDTV
03-08-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"Spin Will Play A Part" On Day 4: Dinesh Karthik On India vs England 5th Test
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes spin might come into play for the visitors' on a decisive day four of the fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test if the fast bowlers fail to take early wickets. With England requiring 324 more runs to complete the chase of 374 and secure a 3-1 series victory, India need to take out the remaining wickets to get an improbable victory and tie the series score line 2-2. England will resume day four's play on 50/1 after Zak Crawley was castled by Mohammed Siraj on the last ball of day three's play. "India will have to do what they did in England's first innings and bowl a lot of pace consistently - but I do think spin will play a part. Will it be a big part? It could be forced to if the fast bowlers don't strike early on but ideally the pacers should take 60-70 per cent of the wickets. "Seamers Deep and Siraj will have a big role to play. Deep gets the ball to seam away and looks like a guy that can get wickets - if he gets his length right and hits that eight-metre mark," said Karthik on Sky Sports' broadcast. England love to chase big in Tests - they chased down 378 against India at Edgbaston in 2022 and hunted down 371 in the opening Test of this series opener at Headingley last month. "The surface has a lot of grass on it so things will happen quicker so if England get even close here I think they will have done twice the job they did at Headingley. They will have to bat out of their skins," added former India head coach Ravi Shastri. If England manage to chase down 374, it would be their second-highest run chase in Tests and a record chase at The Oval. "I remember the run chase in Leeds at the start of the series and thought England could do it. There is just something about this team. The bigger the challenge, the more they puff their chests out and entertain." "Duckett has lost his opening partner, Crawley, who he feeds off but England have four Surrey guys in Pope, Smith, Overton and Atkinson. But do England have the mental capacity to do it again after such a long series? They may just be a fraction slower in reaction time," added former Australia women's cricketer Mel Jones.
