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Ind vs Eng 2nd Test: Akash Deep reveals emotional reason for dedicating special performance to his sister

Along with Akash, skipper Shubman Gill was the top performer for India. Gill in both innings registered the scores of 269 and 161 runs, respectively. The pacer also revealed the plans he had against England's two specialist batsmen, Joe Root and Harry Brook

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Akash Deep (Pic: X/@VVSLaxman281)

Akash Deep (Pic: X/@VVSLaxman281)

Team India registered a scintillating victory by 336 runs in the second Test match against England. Pacer Akash Deep was one of the star players who contributed to India's victory apart from the likes of Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj.

After bagging four wickets by conceding 88 runs in 20 overs in England's first innings, the best was yet to come. Later in the second essay, the pacer claimed six wickets for 99 runs in 21.1 overs.

Dwelling on his stunning performance, the 28-year-old pacer dedicated his performance to his sister, who has been diagnosed with cancer and has been dealing with it for the last two months.

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