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India Today
04-08-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Watch: Shubman Gill's stump-mic injection chat with Akash Deep leaves fans in splits
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Shubman Gill delivered just that on Day 4 of the Oval Test. With England digging in through Joe Root and Harry Brook, the Indian captain found himself hunting for answers and perhaps a fully fit fast the post-lunch session began to slip away, Gill turned to injured pacer Akash Deep, who had earlier taken a painful blow to his shin from a Brook straight drive, and was heard on the stump mic saying, 'Injection liya kya tum?' (Did you take the injection?). The moment, picked up clearly by on-field audio, sparked reactions across social media. Some fans chuckled while others sympathised with the visibly stretched bowling Test, Day 4 Highlights | Full ScorecardWatch the video here: The Game Changer (@TheGame_26) August 3, 2025 This wasn't Gill cracking a joke. It was a captain running out of options. With the pitch flattening out and the spinners offering minimal threat, India's reliance on their seamers only grew. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna toiled hard, but the Root-Brook partnership looked unbothered. Bringing Akash Deep back into the attack, even with a bruised leg, suddenly felt his credit, Akash had already shown grit. After taking that shin blow just before lunch, he hobbled back to complete his over. But as England's resistance continued to build, Gill's urgency to get all his quicks back in rotation was loud and clear, and it just happened to be caught on Sanjay Bangar noted the significance of Gill's call, pointing out that the team was clearly looking to switch back to pace. For fans, it was a rare unscripted moment of cricketing reality. Raw, slightly humorous, and entirely a late surge after tea saw both Brook and Root dismissed in quick succession, England still need just 35 runs to win with four wickets in hand. With the pressure high and clouds looming over The Oval, the match remains very much alive and it is all still there for India to fight for.- Ends
India.com
04-08-2025
- Sport
- India.com
‘Injection Liya Tha?' – Shubman Gill's Stump Mic Moment with Akash Deep Goes Viral During Oval Test Thriller
In a moment that captured the grit, desperation, and raw intensity of Test cricket, India captain Shubman Gill was caught on the stump mic asking returning pacer Akash Deep, 'Injection liya tha kya?' (Did you take the injection?). This short, off-the-cuff query revealed far more than it seemed — it highlighted India's growing injury concerns and the sheer effort its bowlers were putting in to keep the five-match series alive. — The Game Changer (@TheGame_26) August 3, 2025 Back in the playing XI after missing the fourth Test at Old Trafford due to a groin niggle, Akash Deep was once again seen in discomfort during the fourth day of the Oval Test. A powerful drive from Harry Brook struck him flush on the shin, further compounding his pain. Yet, the Bengal pacer kept pushing through, clocking in 20 overs in a high-stakes innings that saw England chasing 374 for a historic win. While not at full fitness, Akash Deep delivered when it mattered, breaking the 195-run partnership between Brook and Root by dismissing the former. Brook's 111 off 98 balls was a counter-attacking masterclass, laced with 15 boundaries and moments of audacious strokeplay, but Akash Deep's resilience delivered the much-needed breakthrough. Shubman Gill's Stump Mic Moment Goes Viral Gill's now-viral stump mic moment came during the peak of England's batting dominance. As Root and Brook continued their onslaught, India's captain was visibly running out of options. With his pace trio running on fumes and the spinners unable to create pressure, Gill looked toward a visibly struggling Akash Deep for one more spell of inspiration. 'Injection liya tha kya?' he asked, in a tone that blended concern and urgency. The clip has since made the rounds on social media, symbolizing the high-stakes nature of the game and the emotional investment of players even in the smallest moments. Brook-Root Stand Puts India Under Pressure England ended Day 4 at 339/7, needing just 35 more runs for a famous win. The 195-run stand between Harry Brook and Joe Root (119) turned the tide firmly in England's favor. While India began the day with hope, their bowlers found little assistance from an aging ball on a relatively docile pitch. Brook's century was his second of the series and arguably his most important in Test whites, showing immense composure under pressure. Root, the ever-reliable anchor, brought his wealth of experience into play with a masterclass in patience and precision. Indian Pacers Leave It All on the Field The story of India's bowling was one of sheer endurance. Mohammed Siraj bowled a staggering 26 overs, including relentless spells across two sessions. Prasidh Krishna was equally persistent, clocking 23 overs and picking up key wickets of Jacob Bethell and Joe Root in quick succession late in the day to keep the contest alive. Akash Deep, despite his injury worries, ran in hard for 20 overs, contributing not just a key wicket but also valuable control when the game threatened to spiral out of India's grasp. Spinners Struggle to Make Impact Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar were largely ineffective, partly due to the pitch offering minimal turn and partly due to limited spells. Between them, they bowled just six overs in the second innings, a telling sign of India's over-reliance on pace despite wearing conditions.
NDTV
03-08-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
'Injection Liya?' Shubman Gill's Desperate Query To India Pacer Caught On Stump Mic
India captain Shubman Gill was heard asking pacer Akash Deep if he had taken an injection to ease his pain in a desperate attempt on Day 4 of the fifth Test match at The Oval on Sunday. Akash Deep suffered another injury when he was struck on shin by a shot from Harry Brook. Gill continued to depend on his pace attack - especially Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna - with Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja providing very little threat. Gill wanted to bring Akash Deep into the attack and he was heard on stump-mic saying 'Injection liya kya tum? (Have you taken an injection)". Harry Brook's counter attacking hundred and Joe Root 's sublime unbeaten 98 put England on course for a series winning record 374-run chase against India at tea on day four of the final Test on Sunday. — The Game Changer (@TheGame_26) August 3, 2025 An epic 195-run stand off 211 balls between Brook and Root took the wind out India's sails as England coasted to 317 for four at tea, needing another 57 runs for the series sealing victory. It was the second hundred of the series for Brook (111 off 98), who displayed special ball striking abilities under extreme pressure. He made most of a life given on on 19 when Mohammed Siraj stumbled to the boundary ropes after taking his catch off Prasidh Krishna. The three Indian pacers could not much out of the pitch with a softer ball and the two spinners Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja too proved ineffective although to be fair to them they weren't given lengthy spells. The new ball is still 14 overs away and the game would be as good as over by then if England continue marching towards their goal.
India.com
03-08-2025
- Sport
- India.com
'Injection liya hai tu?': Shubman Gill under pressure as Akash Deep struggles with another injury, video goes viral
Akash Deep hit on the shin. (PIC - X) New Delhi: Team India's Test skipper Shubman Gill was heard asking Indian bowler Akash Deep if he had taken an injection to get relief from his pain as the star bowler suffered another injury during England's chase in the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy played at the Oval. What happened to Akash Deep? In the second-to-last over before lunch on Day 4 of the fifth Test in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Brook hit a straight drive that went straight back to Akash Deep, hitting him on the shin. What did Shubman Gill ask? The stump mic picked up Gill shouting, 'Injection liya kya tum?' – asking if Akash had taken a painkiller shot and was ready to bowl. He repeated the question, signalling urgency. WATCH VIDEO BELOW: — The Game Changer (@TheGame_26) August 3, 2025 What happened in the match? Talking about the match, when the final innings resumed on 50 for one wicket under overcast conditions in London, England's star batter Ben Duckett smashed a stunning fifty before getting dismissed by Prasidh Krishna. Then his other bowling partner Mohammed Siraj struck shortly after to dismiss captain Ollie Pope, but England star batter Joe Root and Harry Brook carried Englaldn to 164-3 at lunch. After the lunch break, Shubman Gill was continuing with his pacer bowlers, both Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj were bowling together. Later, the Indian captain brought up Washington Sundar for a short spin spell, looking for a wicket or an impact, but it was not that impactful. During the second session, both of them reached their respective fifties while England was at 250 runs, so they had 125 runs left to achieve the humongous victory target of 374, which would give them a 3-1 series win. England are now chasing history at The Oval. Fewer runs have been scored to win in a fourth innings of a Test at the ground than England's 263 in a one-wicket victory over Australia in 1902.
News18
03-08-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Injection Liya Hai Tu?': Gill Shows Desperation As Akash Deep Suffers Another Injury
Last Updated: India's Test skipper Shubman Gill asked Akash Deep about an injection as the latter suffered another injury during England's chase in the fifth Test at Old Trafford. India's Test captain Shubman Gill was heard asking Akash Deep if he had taken an injection to ease his pain, as the latter suffered another injury during England's chase in the fifth Test of the series at Old Trafford in London. Akash was ruled out of the fourth Test with a back injury. In the penultimate over of the first session on the fourth day of the fifth Test in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Brook drove a ball straight back at Akash, striking him on the shin. After lunch, Gill continued with a pace-heavy approach as Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj operated in tandem. Washington Sundar was then introduced for a small spin spell, but the experiment fizzled out. — The Game Changer (@TheGame_26) August 3, 2025 Meanwhile, Siraj bowled another lion-hearted eight-over spell as India took two wickets to leave England on 164/3 at lunch on day four of the final Test in London on Sunday, August 3. Chasing a record 374, England still need 210 runs for the series-sealing victory over India, while the visitors would back themselves to bowl the hosts on a challenging track and level the series. Having dismissed Zak Crawley on the last delivery of the third day, Siraj began the proceedings alongside Akash. Like the first innings, Siraj put his hand up and produced a fiery spell where he troubled Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope. However, it was Prasidh Krishna who provided the opening breakthrough of the day when he drew Duckett into the drive and had him caught at second slip on what was his fourth delivery of the morning. Siraj, too, was rewarded for his relentless approach when he trapped Pope in front for the second time in the match with a sharp nip-backer off a wobbled seam. Pope had just found his groove, having collected three boundaries off Prasidh before being dismissed in the next over. view comments 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.
