Virat Kohli gifts India pacer new bat, gets heartwarming response in return

NEW DELHI: Team India pacer Akash Deep , who made his Test debut for Team India in the home series against England last February, received a heartwarming gesture from none other than Indian cricketing icon Virat Kohli ahead of the Bangladesh Test series .

The former India captain gifted Akash Deep a bat, and in response, the pacer took to social media to express his gratitude. Akash posted a story on Instagram with the caption, "Thanq bhaiya @virat.kohli," marking a special moment in his career.

Kohli, known for his leadership both on and off the field, has previously shown his generous side by gifting bats to rising stars in Indian cricket .


Earlier, rising batsman Rinku Singh had also received a bat from Kohli, displaying the camaraderie and mutual respect shared between the players.

Akash Deep, who has been making headlines with his consistent performances for Bengal in domestic cricket , has earned his place in India’s Test squad for the series against Bangladesh.

His journey from domestic success to the national team has been impressive. The pacer first grabbed attention with his performances for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy , where he took 41 wickets in the 2022-23 season, helping his team reach the finals.

His brilliant outings in the Duleep Trophy and for India A further solidified his reputation.

For the 27-year-old pacer, this act of kindness from one of India’s greatest cricketers is undoubtedly a motivational boost as he prepares to make his mark in the upcoming series.