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Edgbaston : In a moment that perfectly encapsulates the drama and emotion of international Test cricket, Indian pacer Akash Deep was serenaded by an English fan outside Edgbaston with a playful chant set to The Beatles’ “Let It Be”. The lyrics — “Akash Deep, Akash Deep, bowling England out, Akash Deep” — swiftly went viral, earning praise for the visitor’s sporting banter. As one fan quipped, “The Poms do have a sense of humour.”
10 Wickets, 10 Cheers
Akash Deep was indomitable on the final two days of the 2nd Test. Filling in for Jasprit Bumrah, the 28-year-old claimed a career-defining 10/187 combination — 4/88 in the first innings and 6/99 in the second — helping India to a 336-run triumph that leveled the five-match series 1–1.
Tactical Brilliance on Display
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What a song ❤️#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/9Le7ilozUg
— Ash (@Ashsay_) July 7, 2025
Deep’s meticulous use of seam and line was celebrated by captain Shubman Gill and legend Sachin Tendulkar. Gill praised his “heart” and “magnificent” accuracy. Tendulkar hailed him the standout performer and termed his delivery to dismiss Joe Root “the ball of the series.”
A Father’s Tribute Behind Every Delivery
In a heartfelt post-match interview, Deep revealed what fueled his inspired bowling: his elder sister’s cancer diagnosis just two months earlier. “Every time I held the ball, your face came to mind,” he shared. “Behen, yeh tumhare liye hai. This is for you.”
Historic Milestones Behind the Win
First-ever Test victory at Edgbaston for India, achieved after nine previous attempts.
A resounding 336-run margin, the largest by India on foreign soil.
Shubman Gill’s Record-Breaking Feat
Captain Gill epitomized composure under pressure, roaring to a match-defining 269 and 161, totalling an astonishing 430 runs – one of the monumental batting achievements in Test history. He becomes just the second cricketer, after Allan Border, to register twin 150-plus scores in a single Test. Gill’s leadership—and bat—anchored India’s dominant response after the earlier Leeds setback.
What’s Next?
India heads into the third Test at Lord’s riding this momentum, and with Bumrah likely returning, Deep’s place may come under scrutiny—though his current form argues otherwise. England face defensive reshuffling after a lead they once held evaporated at Birmingham.
Final Thought
This isn’t just an emphatic win; it’s a narrative stitched by resilience and raw emotion—whether it’s Gill rewriting batting records, Deep delivering his best in the face of personal pain, or a local fan turning his brilliance into a cheeky, heartwarming chant. In a game often steeped in tradition, Edgbaston 2025 reaffirmed that cricket’s greatest moments come from the unexpected, on and off the field.
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