Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer (Bowling Allrounder) |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/12/1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Dehri, Sasaram, Bihar, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Akash Deep
18/09/2026
Akash Deep discussed his journey from a village in Sasaram, Bihar, to the Indian Test team at a public event in Patna. He also spoke about the struggles and setbacks that shaped his rise in cricket. The coverage focused on his personal story and recent prominence as an India player.
18/09/2026
Akash Deep appeared in interviews recounting his first day with the Indian team and the moment he learned of his Test debut. He described how the opportunity felt when he found himself alongside senior players such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The reports centered on his reflection on reaching international cricket.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduated |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2023) | 27 Years |
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| School | Local village school |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | He is single. |
Family
| Father | Ramji Singh (School Teacher, died in 2015) |
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| Mother | Ladduma Devi |
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #11 (For RCB in IPL) | ||||||
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| Indian Premier League (IPL) |
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| Coach/Mentor | Saurashish Lahiri | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast medium | ||||||
| Stock Ball/Delivery | Inswinger | ||||||
| Twenty20 Debut | 09/03/2019 (for Bengal in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy) | ||||||
| List A Debut | 24/09/2019 (in Vijay Hazare Trophy) | ||||||
| First-class Debut | 25/12/2019 (in Ranji Trophy) |
Style Quotient
| Cars Collection | Tata Punch |
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| Bikes Collection | Royal Enfield Classic 350 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Akash Deep is an Indian cricketer. | |
| 2. He represents Bengal in domestic cricket. | |
| 3. He played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in multiple IPL seasons. | |
| 4. In his childhood, he played cricket locally without foreseeing a career in the sport. | |
| 5. The 2007 T20 World Cup final inspired him to pursue professional cricket. | |
| 6. He trained in Durgapur in 2010 but faced family issues, returning home shortly. | |
| 7. A visit to Kolkata in 2012 reignited his passion for cricket. | |
| 8. Initially a batsman, he transitioned to bowling to become a pacer by 2015. | |
| 9. In 2015, he faced personal tragedies but continued his cricket journey in Delhi. | |
| 10. Saurashish Lahiri trained him during his time in the Bengal Under-23 team. | |
| 11. Sourav Ganguly's Vision2020 program helped shape his career as a fast bowler. | |
| 12. Akash's international journey started with Bengal and Rest of India teams. | |
| 13. He won a gold medal with the Indian squad at the 2022 Asian Games. | |
| 14. He served as a net bowler for RCB in 2021 but faced familial loss due to COVID-19. | |
| 15. Akash was acquired by RCB for the 2022 IPL season at an auction. | |
| 16. He made his IPL debut in 2022 and looks up to Kohli and Hazlewood. | |
| 17. In December 2023, he joined the Indian ODI team against South Africa. | |
| 18. His cricketing memory includes receiving his IPL cap from Virat Kohli. | |
| 19. Akash actively takes part in camps at the AB Cricket Academy in his village. | |
| 20. He maintains his fitness through gym workouts and weightlifting. | |
| 21. Akash debuted in Test cricket in February 2024 against England. | |
| 22. Akash Deep had to give up cricket for three years to support his family after the deaths of his father and elder brother. |
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