Akash Deep’s Double Delight: 50 & 10-fer on England Tour
Young Indian pacer Akash Deep etched his name into cricketing history on August 2, 2025. He achieved a remarkable double during the ongoing England tour.
His maiden Test fifty was a significant personal milestone. This innings showcased his batting prowess, often overlooked in a fast bowler.
More impressively, Deep also claimed a ten-wicket haul (10-fer) in the same match. This feat places him among an elite group of only 12 players to achieve this double on English soil.
The list includes cricketing legends like Hugh Trumble, Shane Warne, and Imran Khan, highlighting the enormity of Deep’s achievement.
This exceptional performance underscores India’s burgeoning fast-bowling talent and bodes well for the team’s future prospects in overseas conditions. His all-round contribution is a crucial asset for the team’s success in the series.
