Uncapped pacer Akash Deep has replaced injured Shivam Mavi in India's squad for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Impressive domestic record
A regular for Bengal in domestic cricket, Akash was the second-highest wicket-taker in the 2021 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
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T20 debut in 2019
Akash, who owns 39 wickets in 34 T20s, made his debut in First-Class, List A, and T20 cricket in 2019.
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Maiden IPL call-up
Akash earned his maiden IPL call-up in 2021. He didn't play in that season and was again picked by RCB at his base price of Rs. 20 lakh in the 2022 mega auction.
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An opportunity to feature in Asian Games
Although not a first-choice player, Akash may get a chance during the men's cricket event, which runs from September 28 to October 7.