History of Akash Deep in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 5, 2025

Akash Deep is an Indian international cricketer known for his right-arm fast bowling and right-handed lower-order batting. He represents India in international cricket, Bengal in domestic cricket, Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League, and Servotech Siliguri Strikers in the Bengal Pro T20 League. Born in Dehri, Bihar, and raised in Kolkata, West Bengal, he made his international debut against England in the fourth Test of the 2024 series.

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December 1996: Akash Deep's birth

In December 1996, Akash Deep was born. He is an Indian international cricketer known for his right arm fast bowling.

1996: Designation as Indian cricket person

This biographical article highlights Akash Deep as an Indian cricket person born in 1996.

2010: Joined United Club

In 2010, Akash Deep joined a United Club in the CAB first division league to pursue his cricketing dreams.

March 2019: Twenty20 debut for Bengal

On March 9, 2019, Akash Deep made his Twenty20 debut for Bengal in the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

September 2019: List A debut for Bengal

On September 24, 2019, Akash Deep made his List A debut for Bengal in the 2019–20 Vijay Hazare Trophy.

December 2019: First-class debut for Bengal

On December 25, 2019, Akash Deep made his first-class debut for Bengal in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy.

2020: Worked Alongside Ranadeb Bose

In 2020, Akash Deep worked alongside former Bengal fast bowler Ranadeb Bose as part of India's Vision 2020 programme, leading to his selection for the Bengal U-23 cricket team within a year.

August 2021: Included in Royal Challengers Bangalore squad

On August 30, 2021, Akash Deep was included in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the second phase of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) in the UAE.

February 2022: Bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore

In February 2022, Akash Deep was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League tournament.

2022: Replaced injured Shivam Mavi in India's squad for the Asian Games

In 2022, Akash Deep replaced the injured Shivam Mavi in India's squad for the Asian Games.

November 2023: Included in India's ODI squad for series against South Africa

In November 2023, Akash Deep was included in India's ODI squad for the series against South Africa as an injury replacement for Deepak Chahar, although he did not play in any matches.

2023: Playing Ranji Trophy for Bengal

In 2023, Akash Deep was playing the 2023–24 Ranji Trophy representing Bengal when he received news of his selection.

February 2024: Received Maiden Test Callup

In February 2024, Akash Deep received his maiden Test callup for the last three Tests for the home Test series against England.

2024: International debut against England

In 2024, Akash Deep made his international debut for the India national cricket team against England in the fourth Test of the series.

2025: Scored second-highest score by a nightwatchman for India

In 2025, Akash Deep achieved the second-highest score by any nightwatchman for India, scoring 66 runs with 12 boundaries while protecting the captain, Shubman Gill, in the India vs England test series.

2025: Scored Maiden Half Century against England

In 2025, Akash Deep scored his maiden half century (66 runs) against England in the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy.

2025: Named in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy squad and achieved maiden 10-wicket haul

In 2025, Akash Deep was named in the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy squad for India, against England. He achieved his maiden 10-wicket haul in the second test, with 4 wickets in the first innings and 6 in the second, contributing significantly to India's performance.