"akash-deep"

Rain halted England’s chase of 374, setting up a thrilling final day as India need four wickets and England 35 runs. Centuries from Brook and Root kept the hosts alive

India set a 374-run target for England after Jaiswal's gritty century and Washington's whirlwind fifty. Despite England’s resilience, India’s strong batting performance put them in control heading into Day 4

Injury-hit India are likely to return to the Headingley strategy for the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, aiming to level the series in tough conditions with key players sidelined

Shubman Gill confirmed Akash Deep is out of the fourth Test due to injury, opening the door for Anshul Kamboj’s potential debut, while Karun Nair retains the team’s backing despite modest scores

Joe Root’s dogged unbeaten 99 helped England to 251/4 on Day 1 at Lord's. Ben Stokes supported with 39* as India’s bowlers struggled to contain England’s classical batting approach

Akash Deep took ten wickets as India sealed their first-ever Test win at Edgbaston, defeating England by 336 runs and levelling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 1-1 with a commanding performance

Shubman Gill's majestic 161, following his first-innings 269, and a fiery new-ball spell by Akash Deep and Siraj put India in firm control against England on day four at Edgbaston

India pacer Akash Deep, who impressed on Day 3 of the second Test against England, said he focuses on discipline, staying ready for every match, and treating cricket as an opportunity. He credited coach Gautam Gambhir for boosting his confidence.

The Indian pacer has taken five wickets from two Tests in Brisbane and Melbourne so far

In the last session of the day, India were in deep trouble after the dismissal of Ravindra Jadeja (77) as they were 33 runs behind the follow-on total. Akash joined his senior bowling partner in the middle and went on to play a memorable knock for India as the pair stitched an unbeaten 39-run partnership off 51 balls

It is New Zealand's first-ever series victory in India since they started touring the country in 1955-56 under Harry Cave

Rishabh Pant (53 not out) was leading India's charge when lunch was taken, India still need 55 runs to win the Test

Young, who scored 51 off 100 balls, was the penultimate wicket to fall on day two as the hosts dismissed New Zealand for 174 in their second innings

Akash Deep dismissed Latham with a brilliant delivery that pitched on a good length and nipped back, sneaking between the bat and pad to hit the stumps. Latham, who had narrowly escaped a close appeal on the previous ball, was out for just 1 run. However, New Zealand managed to hold on through the next few overs, reaching 26/1 at tea after nine overs.

Resuming at their overnight score of 86/4, Rishabh Pant (60) played a counter-attacking innings and races to his fifty

At lunch, New Zealand had their hopes pinned on Will Young for a long haul who batted well to reach 38 not out (3x4s, 1x6s), with Daryl Mitchell (11 not out) at the other end

Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav made way for Akash Deep, Washington Sundar and Shubman Gill

India managed to win the game comfortably on day five despite two full days were lost due to wet outfield at the Green Park Stadium. Even on day one, only 35 overs possible.

Bangladesh scored 33 runs and lost the wicket of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (31) in the nine overs that could be bowled after lunch before the players walked off due to bad light.

While Nishant Sandhu comes in as a replacement for Axar in India D squad, Tushar Deshpande ruled out of game due to a niggle and his place will be taken by India A's Vidwath Kaverappa