A fan requested Akash Deep to give him a bottle of water as he was feeling thirsty.
During India’s fifth and final Test match against England at the HPCA International Stadium, pacer Akash Deep captured attention with a touching gesture towards a fan. In a viral video, a fan requested Akash a water bottle as he expressed his thirst, saying, “Pyaas laga hai, ek bottle do na (I am thirsty, please pass me a bottle).” Despite some initial hesitation, the pacer decided to throw a bottle into the crowd, earning immense applause from the fans. This heartwarming incident unfolded on the second day of the game, leaving a lasting impression on spectators.
Meanwhile, in a landmark moment, Ravichandran Ashwin showcased a stellar performance in his 100th Test match, claiming nine wickets in total as India secured a convincing victory over England by an innings and 64 runs in Dharamsala. With this triumph, India clinched the series with a commanding 4-1 lead.
Ashwin’s remarkable feat included five wickets in England’s second innings, adding to his initial haul of four wickets in the first inning. Despite England’s struggles, veteran seamer James Anderson achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first-ever fast bowler in cricket history to reach 700 Test wickets.
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In the match, India’s dominant performance was further highlighted by notable contributions from batsmen like Rohit Sharma (103), Shubman Gill (110), Devdutt Padikkal (65), Yashasvi Jaiswal (57), and Sarfaraz Khan (56), who collectively propelled India to a formidable total of 477 runs on the same track.
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