Akash Deep Age, Wiki and Bio

Akash Deep

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer (Bowling Allrounder)
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/12/1996
Age18 years (died on 10, Apr, 2015)
BirthplaceDehri, Sasaram, Bihar, India
Date of Death10/04/2015

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11"
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Date of Birth15/12/1996
BirthplaceDehri, Sasaram, Bihar, India
Age (as of 2023)27 Years
HometownSasaram
SchoolLocal village school
ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsHe is single.

Family

FatherRamji Singh (School Teacher, died in 2015)
MotherLadduma Devi
Siblings
Brother1 (Name Not Known, Died in 2015)
Sister1 (Name Not Known, Elder, lives in Delhi)
SpouseN/A
ChildrenN/A

Career

International Debut
ODIDid not make
TestOn 23 February 2024 against England in Ranchi
T20Did not make
Jersey Number#11 (For RCB in IPL)
Domestic/State Team
Club Cricket
  • United Club
  • Mohun Bagan Athletic Club
Domestic
  • Bengal Under-23
  • Bengal (2019-present)
  • Rest of India
International
  • India A (2023)
Indian Premier League (IPL)
TeamRoyal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) (2022-2023)
Coach/MentorSaurashish Lahiri
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm fast medium
Stock Ball/DeliveryInswinger

Style Quotient

Cars CollectionTata Punch
Bikes CollectionRoyal Enfield Classic 350

Some Lesser Known Facts

Akash Deep is an Indian cricketer.
He represents Bengal in domestic cricket.
He played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in multiple IPL seasons.
In his childhood, he played cricket locally without foreseeing a career in the sport.
The 2007 T20 World Cup final inspired him to pursue professional cricket.
He trained in Durgapur in 2010 but faced family issues, returning home shortly.
A visit to Kolkata in 2012 reignited his passion for cricket.
Initially a batsman, he transitioned to bowling to become a pacer by 2015.
In 2015, he faced personal tragedies but continued his cricket journey in Delhi.
Saurashish Lahiri trained him during his time in the Bengal Under-23 team.
Sourav Ganguly's Vision2020 program helped shape his career as a fast bowler.
Akash's international journey started with Bengal and Rest of India teams.
He won a gold medal with the Indian squad at the 2022 Asian Games.
He served as a net bowler for RCB in 2021 but faced familial loss due to COVID-19.
Akash was acquired by RCB for the 2022 IPL season at an auction.
He made his IPL debut in 2022 and looks up to Kohli and Hazlewood.
In December 2023, he joined the Indian ODI team against South Africa.
His cricketing memory includes receiving his IPL cap from Virat Kohli.
Akash actively takes part in camps at the AB Cricket Academy in his village.
He maintains his fitness through gym workouts and weightlifting.
Akash debuted in Test cricket in February 2024 against England.