[WATCH] Akash Deep Sends Off Ben Duckett With Arm On Shoulder, Gets Pulled Back By KL Rahul In ENG vs IND 5th Test

Akash Deep gave a send-off to Ben Duckett after dismissing him for 43 runs in the first innings of the fifth Test. The send-off had a bit of everything in it. Rage, fire, and also a moment with the bowler’s hands around the shoulder of Duckett. England got off to a fiery start after the Indians were bundled out for 224 on the morning of the second day. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley tormented the Indian bowlers, going berserk before lunch. However, the left-handed opener was dismissed trying to hit a reverse-scoop to Akash Deep.

The delivery was angled away from Ben Duckett, but was fuller in length this time. He tried to play the reverse-scoop, in an attempt to rattle Akash Deep, but edged it to the keeper instead. Dhruv Jurel was never going to drop that, especially after the damage Duckett had caused to the Indians. As a result, the opener had to walk away. But not before receiving a send-off from Akash Deep. The bowler pumped his fist and celebrated. After that, he went to the left-hander to put an arm around his shoulder to say a few things.

Watch the incident, which was cut short by KL Rahul, as the Indian opener pulled Akash Deep back after he tried to indulge in a conversation with Duckett.

Akash Deep And the Indian Attack Taken To the Cleaners

India lost their back four in a span of six runs. After Karun Nair and Washington Sundar stitched a 65-run stand, the Indians weren’t able to control the fire from the English pacers. Following this, there were a few expectations from the Indian bowling attack. A lush green wicket is one of the first things that a bowler would like. However, things haven’t gone India’s way. Both Crawley and Duckett pulled them to the ground and raced away with magnificent starts. The Indian attack, led by Mohammed Siraj got their lengths wrong and were punished for the same.

Just for some context, the hosts brought up their 100 in just 14.4 overs. This speaks volumes of how poor the India bowling attack has been on this wicket, which is expected to have some help for the pacers. Moreover, this was the third fastest team 100 scored against India in Tests since 2000. Mohammed Siraj, the leader of the pack went for 31 runs in his four overs. To add to that, Prasidh Krishna gave as many runs away and bowled an extra over. Akash Deep bowled seven overs, giving away 46 runs and was the only bowler to scalp a wicket.

Fastest Team 100 vs India in Tests Since 2000

Will Akash Deep Get sanctioned?

According to clause 2.12, any kind of inappropriate physical touch is not allowed during an international match.

“Without limitation, players will breach this regulation if they deliberately, recklessly and/or negligently walk or run into or shoulder another player or umpire,” it said.

When assessing the seriousness of the breach, the following factors (without limitation) shall be taken into account:

• (i) the context of the particular situation, including, without limitation, whether the contact was deliberate (i.e. intentional), reckless, negligent, and/or avoidable;
• (ii) the force of the contact;
• (iii) any resulting injury to the person with whom contact was made; and
• (iv) the person with whom contact was made.”

Akash Deep’s actions visibly didn’t look aggressive, and the contact with Duckett was not forceful and was with a grin on his face. Duckett had a word before he walked off the ground and remained after putting England ahead in the game.

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