Akash Deep, the latest addition to India’s dynamic pace attack, praised skipper Rohit Sharma for aiding his smooth transition from domestic to international cricket. Deep highlighted the exceptional work ethics of legends like Sharma and Kohli, which push him to excel.
The 27-year-old made his Test debut against England in Ranchi this year, impressing with a three-wicket haul. Deep attributes his seamless adaptation to Sharma’s supportive leadership and simplicity.
“When I came here, I witnessed a different level of dedication and hard work from the players who are legends of the game, and considered the gods of cricket like Rohit, Virat bhai,” Akash told reporters in Kanpur.
Despite personal hardships, including the loss of his father and brother in two months, Deep remains mentally resilient. He focuses on living in the present and utilizing his domestic cricket experience to succeed at the international level.
“I had hesitation initially that there would be pressure, but Rohit bhaiya made things so simple. I haven’t played under such a supportive captain. He keeps things simple, I never felt whether I am playing domestic or international cricket.”
The pacer from Bengal has a lot of clarity in his thought process and says that thoughts of the future do not bother him and living in the present is his guiding mantra.
