Who Is Akash Deep, The Bengal Pacer Called Up For England Tests

Pacer Akash Deep has been called up for the remaining three Tests of the England series. 

Avesh Khan has been dropped to make way for the Bengal pacer. 

Akash represented India A in the three unofficial Tests against England Lions. 

He was the leading wicket-taker for the Indian side in the series. 

Akash scalped 13 wickets, including two four-wicket hauls  in three games. 

He earned call-ups for the  Asian Games and the ODI leg  of the South Africa tour. 

Akash has already made his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore. 

The franchise signed the right-arm quick in 2022 for Rs 20 lakh. 

Born in Bihar, Akash made his  first class debut for Bengal in 2019.

He has picked 103 wickets in  29 domestic red-ball matches.

Akash has got 42 List-A wickets under his belt in 28 matches.