Indian fast bowler Akash Deep has been selected in the Indian squad for the first match of the Test series against Bangladesh. Due to the injury of Mohammad Shami, a bowler’s place was vacant in the team and Akash achieved this position by performing brilliantly in the Duleep Trophy. Currently, Team India is busy preparing for the first Test match in Chennai. Meanwhile, Akash Deep, the player selected in the team, has caught everyone’s attention with his Instagram story.

Virat Kohli gifted a bat to Akash Deep

Indian cricket team’s star batsman Virat Kohli recently took a wonderful and heartwarming step when he gifted his bat to young fast bowler Akash Deep. Akash Deep, who has been grabbing everyone’s attention with his brilliant performance, got very emotional after receiving this special gift from Kohli.

Akash Deep shared this moment on his social media account and thanked Virat Kohli. He wrote, “I feel honoured to receive this gift from Virat bhai. This moment will always be memorable for me.”

Virat Kohli gifted his bat to Akash Deep.

– King is always there for youngsters. pic.twitter.com/HLgvj3XYtE

— Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) September 16, 2024

This move of Virat Kohli shows that he believes in encouraging players not only on the field but also off the field. His gifting this bat to Akash Deep can prove to be inspirational for young players.

Kohli is known for his aggressive play and discipline on the field, and this small step of his will inspire budding players like Aakash to move ahead in their cricket career.

Virat Kohli is ready for the challenge of Bangladesh

Before the series between India and Australia, Team India will face Bangladesh from September 19. For this, Kohli has reached Chennai and has also started practice. Kohli could not play in the five-match Test series against England earlier this year due to personal reasons. Now he is once again fully prepared to leave his mark in the Test format.