The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team has signed right-arm pace bowler Akash Deep for the Indian Premier League UAE's leg, which begins on September 19, 2021. Akash Deep will replace Washington Sundar in the starting lineup.
Sundar now cannot play because of a finger injury. Sundar suffered the injury in a warm-up match before the England-India Test series. He has not fully recovered from his injury and has been ruled out of the rest of the IPL 2021 season.
“Royal Challengers Bangalore’s all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out for the rest of the IPL 2021 because of a finger injury. Akash Deep, a state cricketer from Bengal and net bowler with the franchise, has been named as a replacement,” read the statement released by RCB.
Akash Deep is a gun bowler who is fit and strong: Shreevats Goswami
Shreevats Goswami is ecstatic that Akash Deep has joined the Virat Kohli-led Bangalore team. Goswami described Akash Deep as a gun bowler capable of speeds over 140 kmph, adding that he is healthy and strong. Goswami ended by expressing his hope that the right arm pacer will be allowed to show his worth.
“Great signing for RCB. Akash deep is a gun bowler who can clock 140+ consistently. He’s fit and strong. Have been amazing for Bengal recently. So happy for him! Amazing guy too. Hope he gets a few games to show his class,” tweeted Goswami.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore team had a strong start of the IPL 2021 season. Bangalore is presently in third place in the points standings, having won five of the seven games played in the tournament. Akash Deep has yet to appear in an IPL game.
