Team India pacer Akash Deep has purchased a brand-new Toyota SUV, sharing pictures of the special moment on social media on Friday, August 8. The purchase comes shortly after the conclusion of the 2025 Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy against England. The five-Test series finished in a 2-2 stalemate, with the visitors sealing a dramatic six-run winin the final match at The Oval.
The 28-year-old uploaded the pictures on Instagram, showing him and his family posing proudly beside their new vehicle. He accompanied the post with the caption:
“Dream delivered. Keys received. With the ones who matter most.”
You can view the pictures here:
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Akash Deep played three of the five Tests against England, taking 13 wickets at an average of 36.46 and a strike rate of 50.38, including one five-wicket haul. His best performance came in the Edgbaston Test, where he took 10 wickets in the match with figures of 4/88 and 6/99.
He also scored 80 runs in the series, with his maiden Test half-century — a valuable 66 — coming in the second innings of the Oval Test.
Former All-Rounder Lauds Akash Deep’s Overseas Spell
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan lauded Akash Deep for his showing in the Test series against England, awarding him a seven out of 10. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Pathan remarked:
“Akash Deep gets seven out of ten. His 10 wickets at Birmingham, including key dismissals of Harry Brook and Joe Root, were among the best overseas spells by an Indian bowler. His half-century as a nightwatchman at The Oval was crucial in shifting momentum. While his bowling there could’ve been better, his overall impact was outstanding,” said Irfan Pathan.
In total, Akash Deep has appeared in 10 Test matches, where he has taken 28 wickets at an average of 35.78 and a strike rate of 54.8, including a single five-wicket haul.
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