In the second Test against Bangladesh, Indian fast bowler Akash Deep made a fiery start on Day 1: removing both of Bangladesh’s openers in the first hour. The match, taking place in Kanpur, had a delayed start due to overnight rain, but India’s decision to bowl first in overcast conditions proved to be a game-changer….
Akash deep wasted no time making an impact: In his very first over, he clean bowled Zakir Hasan without conceding a single run, setting the tone for an exciting day. His confidence only grew, and moments later, he trapped the other opener, Shadman Islam, in front of the stumps.
The drama unfolded when Akash Deep’s LBW appeal was initially turned down by the umpire. While some of his teammates hesitated, he stood firm, absolutely sure that the ball would have hit the stumps. His conviction persuaded Indian captain Rohit Sharma to go for a review, even though Rohit initially thought the ball might have missed the stumps.
As the replays showed, the ball would have clipped the leg stump, leading to a wave of celebration among the Indian players. Rohit, who was visibly surprised, embraced Akash Deep in joy as Bangladesh found themselves two wickets down early in the first session.
It was a dream start for him, whose determination and confidence paid off, giving India a significant early advantage.