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3 Reasons Why Akash Deep Is A Better Option Than Mukesh Kumar For The Fourth Test

Rohit GangulyBy Rohit Ganguly22/02/2024No Comments2 Mins Read
3 Reasons Why Akash Deep Is A Better Option Than Mukesh Kumar For The Fourth Test
3 Reasons Why Akash Deep Is A Better Option Than Mukesh Kumar For The Fourth Test

With reports of Akash Deep almost confirmed to get his debut in the upcoming Test at Ranchi, questions have been asked why is India going for an inexperienced campaigner to face the might of England rather than a contender who has already made his presence felt.

The answer lies in nuances and to be honest, if Akash Deep does get his international debut in the longest format of the game, it is actually going to be a fruitful condition for Team India. Here are three reasons why Akash Deep is a better fit than Mukesh Kumar.

Akash Deep likely to make his Test debut in Ranchi against England. (Express Sports). pic.twitter.com/Z7UafVDeCN

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 21, 2024

#1 Much quicker than Mukesh Kumar

Akash has express pace and hits the deck extremely hard. With regular speeds upto 145 kays per hour, the RCB quick can get the job done a lot faster. More important, he has a wide variety up his sleeve. When you have various slower balls in your arsenal alongside the faster ones and you are being handed over the new ball, you can be a lethal option in the bowling echelons.

#2 Have been churning out a lot more consistency than Mukesh Kumar in domestic cricket

An Open Letter To Akash Deep - A Riveting Tale Of A Hero Who Had Nothing To Lose
An Open Letter To Akash Deep – A Riveting Tale Of A Hero Who Had Nothing To Lose

Almost single-handedly carrying Bengal’s fast-bowling unit for almost close to four years, Akash Deep has been a lot more consistent than Mukesh Kumar. Blessed with military discipline, when you come charging in with the new ball in your hands, you ae obviously the first choice for any team in a Test match.

#3 Fresh mind prevails for Akash Deep

Mukesh Kumar has been on quite a spree away from home as he has featured in most of the recent outings that India has played. This would make him jaded mentally and physically. Wherein, Akash Deep, despite being on his Ranji Trophy duties for Bengal, he will have a lot fresher mind than Mukesh Kumar which makes him a man with possibly different enterprises than Mukesh Kumar.

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