Akash delivered a performance of a lifetime, shutting up doubts about a Jasprit Bumrah-less Indian pace line-up with a ten-wicket haul to deliver India their first win at Edgbaston, beating England by 336 runs.
A historic outing with the bat by skipper Shubman Gill, a ten-wicket haul by pacer Akash Deep were the highlights of a total team effort as India ended their winless streak at Birmingham, securing a 336-run win over England during the second Test on the final day on Sunday.
England captain Ben Stokes admitted his side was outclassed by a "world-class" Indian team, as the visitors cruised to a commanding 336-run victory in Birmingham.
Skipper Shubman Gill, pacers Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj were the frontline warriors of a team effort as Team India levelled the series, overcoming the Birmingham blues with a win that would be remembered for ages.
It was a complete team effort, be it 269 and 161 from skipper Gill, Akash Deep's ten-wicket haul, Siraj's six-wicket haul in the first innings or Ravindra Jadeja's twin fifties, every effort counted as Team India levelled the five-match series 1-1.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid floral tributes to Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee on his birth anniversary on Sunday at his official residence, remembering him as a visionary educationist, scholar, and nationalist leader who laid the foundation of Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
Gill's extra-ordinary combo of double ton and century and a ten-wicket haul by Akash Deep emerged as major highlights as India put an end to their winless run at Birmingham after seven losses and a draw, winning the match by 336 runs.
This jungle safari in Haryana will be developed over an area of approximately 10,000 acres, where various types of animals, birds, and natural biodiversity will be preserved. This safari will be equipped with modern technology and special arrangements will be made for eco-friendly tourism.
With this win, India has levelled the five-match series by 1-1. Also, now, after seven losses and a draw, they finally have a win to their name at Edgbaston stadium.
On the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha paid his heartfelt tributes at a special event held at the BJP state headquarters.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday paid homage to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on the occasion of his 125th birth anniversary.