AUS vs IND: We feel we can bowl a lot fuller, says Indian pacer Akash Deep
The HinduA massive 9417 kilometres split Bihar’s Dehri from Melbourne. If Rohit Sharma’s men are placed at 1-1 in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, a large credit is due to the way Akash performed at the Gabba. That makes me feel good and proud.” Talk veered towards his 47-run last-wicket partnership with Bumrah at the Gabba, and he responded: “Honestly, when we come down to bat when some 20 to 25 runs were required, I was thinking of contributing and that day, I wasn’t thinking of avoiding a follow-on, I just wanted to stay unbeaten and by god’s grace we avoided the follow-on. Everybody was enjoying that moment.” Having played his first five Tests in India and just a lone one Down Under in the current tour, Akash was aware of the challenges lurking on these surfaces: “Before this, I have played in India where there’s not much help for us. As a fast bowler, irrespective of conditions, maintaining discipline is very important.” Bumrah’s guidance has helped Akash and the seamer expressed his gratitude: “This is my first time in Australia and Jassibhai told me these little things that have helped a lot.