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5 days ago
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Who is Mukhtar Hussain? Akash Deep's Injury Brings Promising Assam Pacer Into The Spotlight
Last Updated: Mukhtar Hussain, the Assam pacer stepping into Akash Deep's shoes for Duleep Trophy brings 40 first-class matches experience and bowling speeds of 140 kmph Team India's star fast bowler Akash Deep will not play in the Duleep Trophy, and stepping into his shoes is Assam's Mukhtar Hussain, a promising fast bowler whose main weapons are accurate line, length and speed. The Duleep Trophy will be held in Bengaluru from August 28 to September 11. Akash Deep, the 28-year-old fast bowler from Bihar, represents Bengal in domestic cricket. The bowler had some fitness-related problems during the recent India-England Test series, due to which he will not be able to play in the 6-team Duleep Trophy tournament. Akash Deep played three Tests for India in England and took 13 wickets. In domestic cricket, he was included in the East Zone team last week, but now Assam fast bowler Mukhtar Hussain has been included in the team in his place. Mukhtar Hussain has played 40 first-class matches so far and has dismissed 132 batters. Along with this, Mukhtar has also scored 580 runs in 61 innings. He bowls at a speed of 140 kilometres per hour. Born on January 11, 1999, right-handed Mukhtar Hussain plays for home state Assam in all three formats. In the absence of Akash Deep, Mohammed Shami will lead the bowling attack for the team captained by Ishan Kishan. And from the other end, Bengal fast bowler Mukesh Kumar will show his talent in bowling. Akash Deep made his Test debut for India against England on February 23, 2024 in Ranchi. He took three wickets in the first innings. He has played a total of 10 Test matches so far and has dismissed 28 batters. Out of his 28 wickets, 10 came in the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy alone, which was played from July 2-6 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. In the first innings of the second Test between India and England, Akash Deep took 4 wickets for 88 runs in 20 overs. In the second innings, he dismissed six English batters for 99 runs in 21.1 overs. Ten wickets for 187 runs in 41.1 overs in the Birmingham Test is the best bowling by an Indian bowler in a red-ball match played in England. East Zone team for Duleep Trophy 2025: Ishan Kishan (captain), Abhimanyu Easwaran (vice-captain), Sandeep Patnaik, Virat Singh, Danish Das, Sriram Paul, Sharandeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Riyan Parag, Utkarsh Singh, Manishi, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Mukhtar Hussain, and Mohammed Shami. Standby: Ashirwad Swain, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Swastik Samal, Sudeep K Gharami, and Rahul Singh. view comments First Published: News cricket Who is Mukhtar Hussain? Akash Deep's Injury Brings Promising Assam Pacer Into The Spotlight 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.
India.com
5 days ago
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Star Indian pacer to be ruled out of an important series due to..., his name is...
Star Indian pacer to be ruled out of an important series due to..., his name is... New Delhi: India's star fast bowler Akash Deep will not participate in this year's Duleep Trophy 2025. The tournament will be played in Bengaluru from 28 August to 11 September. According to a Times of India report, 28-year-old Akash Deep, who hails from Bihar and represents Bengal in domestic cricket, felt uncomfortable during the recently concluded five-match Test series between India and England. Due to this, he withdrew from the tournament. Akash Deep played three Tests in England, took a total of 13 wickets, and performed brilliantly. Who will play in his place? Akash Deep was included in the East Zone squad last week, but now Assam fast bowler Mukhtar Hussain has been included in the team in his place. Mukhtar has so far taken 132 wickets in 40 first-class matches and scored 580 runs with the bat. In the absence of Akash Deep, Mohammed Shami will lead the bowling of East Zone, while Bengal's Mukesh Kumar will support him. Who else is in the team? East Zone will be captained by Ishan Kishan, while Abhimanyu Easwaran will be the vice-captain. The team includes Sandeep Patnaik, Virat Singh, Danish Das, Sirdam Paul, Sharandeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Riyan Parag, Utkarsh Singh, Manishi, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Mukhtar Hussain, and Mohammed Shami. The standby players are Ashirwad Swain, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Swastik Samal, Sudip Kumar Gharami, and Rahul Singh. Akash Deep's Test record Akash Deep made his Test debut against England in Ranchi on 23 February 2024, taking three wickets in the first innings. He has taken 28 wickets in the 10 Test matches played so far. Out of these, 10 wickets came in the second Test played in Birmingham alone, where he took a brilliant 4/88 in the first innings and 6/99 in the second innings. His figures of 10/187 are the best by any Indian bowler in England.
News18
6 days ago
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Star Indian Fast Bowler Ruled Out Of Duleep Trophy 2025 Due To...
Last Updated: Akash Deep will miss the 2025 Duleep Trophy due to discomforts from the India-England Test series. Mukhtar Hussain replaces him in East Zone's squad. Star Indian fast bowler Akash Deep will not play in the 2025 edition of the Duleep Trophy, which is set to take place in Bengaluru from August 28 to September 11. According to a report in the Times of India on Wednesday (August 13), the 28-year-old fast bowler from Bihar, who represents Bengal in domestic cricket, will miss the upcoming six-team tournament due to discomforts experienced during the recently concluded five-match Test series between India and England. Akash Deep played three Tests for India in England and picked up 13 wickets. He was named in East Zone's squad last week but now will be replaced by Assam pacer Mukhtar Hussain. Mukhtar has played 40 first-class matches so far and has dismissed 132 batters in addition to scoring 580 runs with the bat in 61 innings. In Akash's absence, Mohammed Shami will lead the bowling attack for the Ishan Kishan-led side and will have Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar for support. According to the report, 'The exact reason for Akash Deep's absence remains undisclosed, though it may be related to potential fitness concerns following the demanding Test series against England." Stand by: Aasirwad Swain, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Swastik Samal, Sudip Kr Gharami, and Rahul Singh are standby players. Akash Deep made his Test debut for India against England in Ranchi on February 23, 2024, and picked up three wickets in the first innings. He has played a total of 10 Test matches so far and has dismissed 28 batters. Of his 28 wickets, 10 alone came in the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, which was played at Edgbaston in Birmingham from July 2 to 6. In the first innings of the second India-England Test, Akash Deep bowled 20 overs and picked up 4 wickets for 88 runs. In the second innings, he dismissed six English batters for 99 runs in 21.1 overs. The figures of 10 for 187 runs in 41.1 overs by Akash Deep in the Birmingham Test are the best ever by an Indian bowler in a red-ball match played in England. view comments First Published: 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
6 days ago
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- Time of India
Duleep trophy: Akash Deep ruled out, Mukhtar Hussain called up as replacement in East Zone
India's Akash Deep (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) According to PTI, Indian Test cricketer Akash Deep has been ruled out of the upcoming Duleep Trophy tournament for East Zone, with Assam pacer Mukhtar Hussain named as his replacement. The Bengal fast bowler, who recently participated in India's drawn Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series against England, showed signs of discomfort during the matches and will now miss the start of the domestic season. Mukhtar Hussain, who will step in for Akash Deep, brings considerable experience to the East Zone squad. The 26-year-old Assam pacer has claimed 132 wickets in 40 first-class matches at an average of 28.2. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The exact reason for Akash Deep's absence remains undisclosed, though it may be related to potential fitness concerns following the demanding Test series against England. During that series, Akash Deep had delivered a memorable performance at Edgbaston, securing a 10-wicket haul that proved crucial in India's victory. However, his form appeared to decline in subsequent matches, where he managed to take only three wickets. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dwarka's New Hotspot: Excellent Investment Opportunity Omaxe state Learn More Undo During the Oval Test, there were indications of potential fitness issues when teammate Gill was overheard asking about his injection. Despite his bowling struggles, Akash Deep contributed significantly with the bat at the Oval, scoring 66 runs as a nightwatchman, which helped India secure another victory in the series. Poll How do you rate the East Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy? Excellent Good Average The East Zone team, set to be captained by Ishan Kishan with Abhimanyu Easwaran as vice-captain, includes players like Riyan Parag , Mohammed Shami, and Mukesh Kumar. The complete squad consists of fifteen players with five standby players. Duleep Trophy Schedule: Quarterfinal 1: August 28-31, 2025: North Zone vs East Zone Quarterfinal 2: August 28-31, 2025: Central Zone vs NorthEast Zone Semifinal 1: September 4-7, 2025: South Zone vs Winner QF1 Semifinal 2: September 4-7, 2025: North Zone vs Winner QF2 Final: September 11-15, 2025: Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2 The full East Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy 2025 comprises Ishan Kishan (captain), Abhimanyu Easwaran (vice-captain), Sandeep Patnaik, Virat Singh, Denish Das, Sridam Paul, Sharandeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Riyan Parag, Utkarsh Singh, Manishi, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Mukhtar Hussain, and Mohammed Shami. Aasirwad Swain, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Swastik Samal, Sudip Kr Gharami, and Rahul Singh are standby players. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
