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Akash Deep injury recovery and India selection

Overview

Indian fast bowler Akash Deep is preparing to return to competitive cricket in the Irani Cup following a recovery from an L5 stress fracture in his lower back. After undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence, Deep is scheduled to play for the Rest of India against Jammu & Kashmir.

Following his participation in the Irani Cup, where he reportedly took six wickets, Deep has emerged as a strong contender for India’s upcoming two-match Test series in New Zealand. Alongside Mukesh Kumar, Deep is being considered by team management, with officials noting that his workload is being managed to ensure fitness for the tour.

Entities

BCCI · Akash Deep · Gautam Gambhir · Jammu & Kashmir · Pragyan Ojha

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar in contention for India's New Zealand tour

    Fast bowlers Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar are leading contenders for India's Test squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour following standout performances in the Irani Cup.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Akash Deep set for Irani Cup return following injury recovery

    Fast bowler Akash Deep returns to cricket in the Irani Cup following recovery from a stress fracture, with India's management eyeing his inclusion for the upcoming New Zealand Test tour.

Sources

bhaskarlive.in · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · ibc24.in · newsbytesapp.com · revsportz.in