India and Bangladesh are currently playing a Test series of two matches, and India secured a dominant victory in the 1st Test, winning by 280 runs in Chennai. One of the standout performers in that match was young Indian fast bowler Akash Deep, who impressed everyone with his bowling skills. After the match, Akash Deep expressed his admiration for Indian captain Rohit Sharma, praising him for being the most supportive captain he has ever played under.
Akash Deep also spoke about Virat Kohli, acknowledging that both Rohit and Virat are cricket legends, but what stands out is their dedication and hard work, which inspires younger players like him.
Rohit and Virat’s Dedication is Inspiring
Akash Deep shared, “When I joined the team, I saw the dedication and hard work of players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are considered cricketing icons. Despite all they’ve achieved, they still give their best during training. It pushes me to work even harder.”
He also mentioned how Rohit Sharma’s leadership style made things easier for him when he joined the team.
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Captain Rohit Keeps Things Simple
Akash Deep explained that initially, he felt nervous, expecting there to be a lot of pressure, but Rohit’s calm and straightforward approach put him at ease. “Rohit Bhaiya (Brother) made things very simple, and I have never played under such a supportive captain. He keeps things simple, so I never felt the pressure of whether I was playing domestic or international cricket,” he said.
India is now set to face Bangladesh in the second Test at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, where they will aim to win the series 2-0. Now it will be interesting to see that will Bangladesh Cricket Team be able to comeback stronger to level the series aur not.