Watch: Rohit Sharma hands Bangladesh series win trophy to Akash Deep

India captain Rohit Sharma handed the Bangladesh Test series trophy to debutant pacer Aakash Deep, honoring his crucial contributions in India's seven-wicket victory, which secured the series despite rain delays in the second Test at Kanpur.

In Short

• Rohit Sharma handed Aakash Deep the trophy after series win
• Aakash Deep’s bowling figures were crucial in India's Test victory
• India secured a seven-wicket win, clinching the series against Bangladesh

India captain Rohit Sharma continued the team’s long-standing tradition by handing over the Bangladesh Test series-winning trophy to newcomer pacer Aakash Deep during the post-match celebrations. India clinched the series with a commanding seven-wicket victory in the second Test at Kanpur on October 1, after showcasing a sensational all-round performance.

Despite the challenges of rain washing out Days 2 and 3 of the match, India forced a result in their favour within just two and a half days. A key contributor to the victory was Aakash Deep, who played a crucial role with figures of 1/20 in the first innings and 2/43 in the second. His contributions, though not headline-grabbing, were vital in maintaining pressure on Bangladesh’s batters and helping India bowl them out for low scores in both innings.

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Aakash Deep, who made his Test debut earlier this year during India’s series against England, has quickly established himself as a dependable pacer for the team. His consistent performances in the Bangladesh series have now placed him in serious contention for a spot in the squad that will travel for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, starting November 22.

Rohit’s gesture of handing over the trophy to Aakash Deep is a nod to India’s team-first ethos, where younger or less experienced players are given the spotlight during team celebrations. It also reflects the team’s recognition of Aakash Deep’s valuable contributions in a tightly contested series.

The win not only reinforces India’s dominance in Test cricket but also highlights the depth of their bowling attack, with newcomers like Aakash Deep stepping up when needed. As India now looks ahead to the Australia series, the young pacer’s rise adds another layer of excitement to their formidable squad.