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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
How personal tragedy motivates India seamer Deep
"Why didn't you tell Siraj to bowl outside the off stump so that you could take five wickets?" That's what Bengal team-mate Shreevats Goswami jokingly asked Akash Deep after the first innings of the second England versus India Test. "No, no, whatever the team requires, we have to do that," Deep replied. The right-arm pacer, who had featured in just seven Tests for India before, eventually claimed a five-wicket haul in the second innings, helping India seal an impressive win. Deep stepped up in style, even earning praise from England captain Ben Stokes for "his ability to use and change his angles consistently and still be so accurate". 'He thought only the rich could play cricket' While Deep's name only began resonating in cricket circles after his 10 wickets at Edgbaston, his story stretches far deeper. Born in a small village in Bihar, one of India's most economically challenged states, Akash grew up believing cricket was a game for the wealthy. It was his childhood friend Vaibhav Kumar who first instilled belief in him. "Cricket wasn't very popular in Bihar back then. In our entire district, barely 20 to 25 people were playing leather-ball cricket," Vaibhav says. "Akash mostly played with a tennis ball, but whenever we took him along for a leather-ball match, he would always help us win. But Akash thought that only the rich could play cricket." Vaibhav, a cricketer himself, became convinced of Deep's talent after watching professional players up close. "We went to Jamshedpur, where a few Ranji Trophy and IPL players were playing in an academy. When I saw them bowling, I was like 'Akash is faster and better than them'," he recalls. "I asked the coaches there to take a look at him, and they were impressed too. They said if not India, Akash could definitely play IPL as long as he works hard." But before Deep could fully commit to the sport, tragedy struck. His father died in 2015, followed by his elder brother just six months later. With no primary breadwinner in the family, cricket was put on hold. "He bought a dumper on partnership after saving some money from farming and used it to earn a living. His mother also received half of her late husband's salary, which helped the family get by," Vaibhav says. Deep left the game for nearly three years, but his passion for cricket never fully disappeared. Determined to chase his dream, he decided to relocate to Bengal. "My father was posted in Bengal, and we decided to rent a flat there. I went to different clubs and asked them to consider Akash, but they would make fun of me," Vaibhav says. "But I didn't give up and requested one of the coaches multiple times to take a look at him just once. After seeing him, they agreed to play him." 'He had to believe in himself' That proved to be the turning point. Deep soon began playing in Bengal's domestic circuit and was quickly noticed. "He was on the fringes. But it was pretty evident that he was an exceptional talent. He had a lot of strength, good pace, and a natural ability to swing the ball. So, we brought him into the team and he did exceedingly well," says former India cricketer Arun Lal, then Bengal's coach. "He was so good that I am rather disappointed that it has taken him so long to surface on the international stage." But talent alone wasn't enough. Arun had to work on Akash's mindset. "He underestimated himself. So the idea was to work on his temperament rather than technique and try to get him to believe in himself," Arun says. His domestic performances eventually earned him a spot in the IPL, and soon after, in India's Test squad. Deep made his international debut in early 2024 against England, picking up three wickets. It seemed his fortunes had finally turned. But more hardship was around the corner. "His sister was diagnosed with cancer. He went through a lot of stress and would even turn his phone off. He was feeling mentally down since he had already lost his father and brother. But thankfully, she is fine now," Vaibhav says. Deep later dedicated his performance at Edgbaston to his sister. "Every time I picked up the ball, her thoughts and picture crossed my mind. This performance is dedicated to her. I want to tell her, 'Sis, we are all with you.'" After Edgbaston, Deep struggled at Lord's and missed the Old Trafford Test through injury, but his absence was felt as his replacement, Anshul Kamboj, struggled to adapt to English conditions. His return to the team cannot come quickly enough. Get cricket news sent straight to your phone
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
How personal tragedy motivates India seamer Deep
"Why didn't you tell Siraj to bowl outside the off stump so that you could take five wickets?"That's what Bengal team-mate Shreevats Goswami jokingly asked Akash Deep after the first innings of the second England versus India Test."No, no, whatever the team requires, we have to do that," Deep right-arm pacer, who had featured in just seven Tests for India before, eventually claimed a five-wicket haul in the second innings, helping India seal an impressive stepped up in style, even earning praise from England captain Ben Stokes for "his ability to use and change his angles consistently and still be so accurate". 'He thought only the rich could play cricket' While Deep's name only began resonating in cricket circles after his 10 wickets at Edgbaston, his story stretches far in a small village in Bihar, one of India's most economically challenged states, Akash grew up believing cricket was a game for the wealthy. It was his childhood friend Vaibhav Kumar who first instilled belief in him."Cricket wasn't very popular in Bihar back then. In our entire district, barely 20 to 25 people were playing leather-ball cricket," Vaibhav says. "Akash mostly played with a tennis ball, but whenever we took him along for a leather-ball match, he would always help us win. But Akash thought that only the rich could play cricket."Vaibhav, a cricketer himself, became convinced of Deep's talent after watching professional players up close."We went to Jamshedpur, where a few Ranji Trophy and IPL players were playing in an academy. When I saw them bowling, I was like 'Akash is faster and better than them'," he recalls."I asked the coaches there to take a look at him, and they were impressed too. They said if not India, Akash could definitely play IPL as long as he works hard."But before Deep could fully commit to the sport, tragedy struck. His father died in 2015, followed by his elder brother just six months no primary breadwinner in the family, cricket was put on hold."He bought a dumper on partnership after saving some money from farming and used it to earn a living. His mother also received half of her late husband's salary, which helped the family get by," Vaibhav left the game for nearly three years, but his passion for cricket never fully disappeared. Determined to chase his dream, he decided to relocate to Bengal."My father was posted in Bengal, and we decided to rent a flat there. I went to different clubs and asked them to consider Akash, but they would make fun of me," Vaibhav says."But I didn't give up and requested one of the coaches multiple times to take a look at him just once. After seeing him, they agreed to play him." 'He had to believe in himself' That proved to be the turning point. Deep soon began playing in Bengal's domestic circuit and was quickly noticed."He was on the fringes. But it was pretty evident that he was an exceptional talent. He had a lot of strength, good pace, and a natural ability to swing the ball. So, we brought him into the team and he did exceedingly well," says former India cricketer Arun Lal, then Bengal's coach."He was so good that I am rather disappointed that it has taken him so long to surface on the international stage."But talent alone wasn't enough. Arun had to work on Akash's mindset."He underestimated himself. So the idea was to work on his temperament rather than technique and try to get him to believe in himself," Arun domestic performances eventually earned him a spot in the IPL, and soon after, in India's Test squad. Deep made his international debut in early 2024 against England, picking up three seemed his fortunes had finally turned. But more hardship was around the corner."His sister was diagnosed with cancer. He went through a lot of stress and would even turn his phone off. He was feeling mentally down since he had already lost his father and brother. But thankfully, she is fine now," Vaibhav later dedicated his performance at Edgbaston to his sister."Every time I picked up the ball, her thoughts and picture crossed my mind. This performance is dedicated to her. I want to tell her, 'Sis, we are all with you.'"After Edgbaston, Deep struggled at Lord's and missed the Old Trafford Test through injury, but his absence was felt as his replacement, Anshul Kamboj, struggled to adapt to English return to the team cannot come quickly enough.
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Jamshedpur FC edge past Tribhuvan Army FC in a five goal thriller
Jamshedpur FC edged past Nepal's Tribhuvan Army FC 3-2 in a five goal thriller to secure a win in the Group C opener which was played here at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. The Nepal Army side came from behind to equalise twice but Nikhil Barla's strike ensured that the Red Miners to start the group stage matches with a win. Sarthak Goloui and Manvir Singh scored the first two goals for Jamshedpur while Captain George Prince Karki and Ananta Tamang scored for Tribhuvan Army FC. Jamshedpur FC Head Coach Khalid Jamil named an all Indian eleven which included new signings Manvir Singh, Jayesh Rane, Nishu Kumar, Sarthak Goloui and Vincy Baretto while Tribhuvan Army Head Coach Meghraj KC named a strong lineup in a 4-4-2 formation with Nawayug Shrestha and skipper George Prince Karki leading the attack line. Sarthak Goloui took advantage of a mistake by the opposition goalkeeper Samit Shrestha who failed to gather a long throw-in by Praful Kumar YV to give Jamshedpur the lead in the fourth minute. The ball fell into the path of Sarthak who slotted the ball into the empty net. Jamshedpur continued to threaten the side from Nepal especially with their set piece routines which were plenty, but could not take their chances to score a second. TAFC took advantage of that and scored the equaliser in the 26th minute through their captain George Prince Karki. The striker received a pass from Gillespye Karki and found the bottom left corner with a low drilled shot, giving no chance for Jamshedpur goalkeeper Amrit Gope. The Red Miners regained their lead within four minutes after Manvir Singh put the finishing touches to a neat team move. C. Hriata released Vincy Barretto into space and the striker dodged the challenge of the defender and released the unmarked Manvir who rounded the goalkeeper and calmly slotted the ball into the open net. Jamshedpur FC 3 (Sarthak 4', Manvir 31', Barla 71') bt Tribhuvan Army FC 2 (George Karki 26', Ananta Tamang 64) SOURCE: Durand Cup Organisers
News18
7 days ago
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- News18
Durand Cup 2025: Jamshedpur FC Edge Past Tribhuvan Army 3-2
Last Updated: Jamshedpur FC beat Nepal's Tribhuvan Army FC 3-2 in a thrilling Durand Cup opener. Goals from Goloui, Singh, and Barla secured the win despite Karki and Tamang's equalizers. Jamshedpur FC edged past Nepal's Tribhuvan Army FC 3-2 in a five-goal thriller to secure a win in the Group C opener which was played here at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in the 134th edition of the Durand Cup. The Nepal Army side came from behind to equalise twice but Nikhil Barla's strike ensured that the Red Miners to start the group stage matches with a win. Sarthak Goloui and Manvir Singh scored the first two goals for Jamshedpur while Captain George Prince Karki and Ananta Tamang scored for Tribhuvan Army FC. How Jamshedpur FC Beat Tribhuvan Army? Jamshedpur FC head coach Khalid Jamil named an all Indian eleven which included new signings Manvir Singh, Jayesh Rane, Nishu Kumar, Sarthak Goloui and Vincy Baretto while Tribhuvan Army Head Coach Meghraj KC named a strong lineup in a 4-4-2 formation with Nawayug Shrestha and skipper George Prince Karki leading the attack line. Sarthak Goloui took advantage of a mistake by the opposition goalkeeper Samit Shrestha who failed to gather a long throw-in by Praful Kumar YV to give Jamshedpur the lead in the fourth minute. The ball fell into the path of Sarthak who slotted the ball into the empty net. Jamshedpur continued to threaten the side from Nepal especially with their set piece routines which were plenty, but could not take their chances to score a second. TAFC took advantage of that and scored the equaliser in the 26th minute through their captain George Prince Karki. The striker received a pass from Gillespye Karki and found the bottom left corner with a low drilled shot, giving no chance for Jamshedpur goalkeeper Amrit Gope. The Red Miners regained their lead within four minutes after Manvir Singh put the finishing touches to a neat team move. C. Hriata released Vincy Barretto into space and the striker dodged the challenge of the defender and released the unmarked Manvir who rounded the goalkeeper and calmly slotted the ball into the open net. The pace of the match slowed down in the second half until Tribhuvan Army centre back Ananta Tamang produced a belter of a goal. The Nepalese international's effort from 35 yards away found the top corner beyond the outstretched hands of the goalkeeper. The Nepal side could not maintain the lead for long again as Jamshedpur took the lead for the third time in the match through substitute Nikhil Barla. TAFC defence could not clear Sanan Mohammed's cross and Nikhil Barla's side footed effort crept into the net through the near side of the post. Jamshedpur used their experience to maintain the lead and with the introduction of fresh legs, the Red Miners saw the match through to secure three hard earned points. view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 20:19 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Durand Cup 2025 schedule: Check full list of matches and knockout dates
Durand Cup 2025 fixtures have been announced, with East Bengal FC taking on South United FC in the Vivekanada Yuba Bharati Krirangan on July 23 to kick off the tournament. NorthEast United will begin its title defence on August 2 against a foreign team thatis yet to be confirmed. Defending champion NorthEast United will get its title defence underway on August 2 against a foreign team which is yet to be confirmed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Only six Indian Super League sides, including East Bengal, Mohun Bagan Super Giant , Jamshedpur FC, NEUFC, Punjab FC and Mohammedan SC, are taking part in the Durand Cup compared to 12 teams from last year. I-League will have three representatives in Diamond Harbour FC, Shillong Lajong and Namdhari FC. Live Events The knockout phase of the tournament will begin from August 16, with the final taking place on August 23. Durand Cup 2025: Full schedule Date Group Fixture Timing Venue 23 July A East Bengal FC vs South United FC 17:30 Kolkata 24 July C Jamshedpur FC vs Foreign Services 1 17:30 Jamshedpur 26 July E Shillong Lajong vs Foreign Services 2 16:00 Shillong 27 July D ITBP FT vs Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC 16:00 Kokrajhar 27 July A Indian Airforce FT vs South United FC 19:00 Kolkata 28 July B Mohammedan SC vs Diamond Harbour FC 19:00 Kolkata 29 July C Jamshedpur FC vs Indian Army FT 16:00 Jamshedpur 29 July E Shillong Lajong vs Rangdajied United FC 19:00 Shillong 30 July F TRAU FC vs NEROCA FC 16:00 Khuman Lampak Main Stadium 30 July A Namdhari FC vs South United FC 19:00 Kolkata 31 July B Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mohammedan SC 16:00 Kolkata 31 July D Bodoland FC vs Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC 19:00 Kokrajhar 1 August F Indian Navy FT vs Real Kashmir FC 16:00 Khuman Lampak Main Stadium 1 August B Diamond Harbour FC vs BSF FT 19:00 Kolkata 2 August C Foreign Services 1 vs 1Ladakh FC 16:00 Jamshedpur 2 August E NorthEast United FC vs Foreign Services 2 19:00 Shillong 3 August D Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC vs Punjab FC 16:00 Kokrajhar 3 August A Namdhari FC vs Indian Airforce FT 19:00 Kolkata 4 August F TRAU FC vs Real Kashmir FC 16:00 Khuman Lampak Main Stadium 4 August B Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs BSF FT 19:00 Kolkata 5 August E Rangdajied United FC vs Foreign Services 2 19:00 Shillong 5 August C Indian Army FT vs Foreign Services 1 19:00 Jamshedpur 6 August D ITBP FT vs Punjab FC 16:00 Kokrajhar 6 August A East Bengal FC vs Namdhari FC 19:00 Kolkata 7 August B BSF FT vs Mohammedan SC 16:00 Kolkata 7 August F NEROCA FC vs Indian Navy FT 16:00 Khuman Lampak Main Stadium 8 August C Jamshedpur FC vs 1Ladakh FC 16:00 Jamshedpur 8 August E Shillong Lajong FC vs NorthEast United FC 19:00 Shillong 9 August D Bodoland FC vs Punjab FC 16:00 Kokrajhar 9 August B Diamond Harbour FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant 19:00 Kolkata 10 August F NEROCA FC vs Real Kashmir FC 16:00 Khuman Lampak Main Stadium 10 August A East Bengal FC vs Indian Air Force FT 19:00 Kolkata 11 August C Indian Army FT vs 1Ladakh FC 16:00 Jamshedpur 11 August E NorthEast United FC vs Rangdajied United FC 19:00 Shillong 12 August F TRAU FC vs Indian Navy FT 16:00 Khuman Lampak Main Stadium 12 August D Bodoland FC vs ITBP FT 19:00 Kokrajhar Durand Cup 2025: Knockouts 16 August QF1 TBD vs TBD TBD TBD 16 August QF2 TBD vs TBD TBD TBD 17 August QF3 TBD vs TBD TBD TBD 17 August QF4 TBD vs TBD TBD TBD 19 August SF1 Winner of QF1 vs Winner of QF2 TBD TBD 20 August SF2 Winner of QF3 vs Winner of QF4 TBD TBD 23 August Final Winner of SF1 vs Winner of SF2 TBD TBD
