Akash Deep's Edgbaston Heroics Inspire Viral Fan Tribute; Tendulkar Hails Pacer

Following his remarkable performance at Edgbaston, where he claimed 10 wickets and helped India secure a series-levelling victory by 336 runs, Akash Deep has become a celebrated figure. The 28-year-old's figures of 6 for 99 in the second innings completed a match haul of 10 for 187, earning him praise from across the cricketing world.

Akash Deep celebrates India's victory over England at Edgbaston.

A video circulating on social media captures an English fan singing a tribute to Akash Deep outside the Edgbaston ground. The fan sings, “Akash Deep, Akash Deep Bowling England Out, Akash Deep!”

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar lauded Akash Deep as the “standout bowler” of the match. He described Deep's delivery to dismiss Joe Root in the second innings as the “ball of the series.”

Tendulkar shared his appreciation on X, stating that India's approach was to take England out of the game. He emphasized the impressive length bowled by the Indian bowlers.

He added, “Needless to say, Akash Deep was the standout bowler, and in my opinion, he bowled the ball of the series to Joe Root.”

Tendulkar also acknowledged Siraj’s diving catch at short mid-wicket, humorously referring to him as “Mohammad ‘Jonty’ Siraj,” referencing the famous South African fielder Jonty Rhodes.