IND Vs ENG, 5th Test: Shubman Gill & Ravindra Jadeja Urge Akash Deep To Remove His Helmet In Celebration After Reaching 50; Video

India’s Akash Deep etched his name into the history books with a memorable maiden Test fifty on Day 3 of the fifth Test against England at The Oval in London. In a gritty and determined innings, the right-hander brought up his half-century under pressure, showcasing composure, technique, and confidence beyond his experience.

Walking in when India were looking to stretch their second-innings lead, Akash Deep held firm against the English bowlers and steadily built his innings. Mixing solid defence with confident strokes, he gradually moved towards the milestone, eventually reaching his first Test fifty to loud cheers from both the crowd and the Indian camp.

The moment was made even more special by the reaction it received from the Indian dressing room. As soon as Akash reached the landmark, his teammates rose to their feet in applause. Skipper Shubman Gill and senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja were seen standing at the balcony, smiling and signaling for Akash to remove his helmet in celebration.

This knock not only highlighted Akash Deep’s ability with the bat but also served as a testament to the growing depth in India’s lower order. Known primarily for his bowling, Akash’s fifty underlined his potential as a valuable all-round asset for the team in the longer format.

'What Do You Want Us To Do?': KL Rahul Gets Into Heated Chat With Umpire Kumar Dharmasena During IND Vs ENG 5th Test; Video 

Day 2 of the 5th Test between India and England at The Oval saw a tense moment not just between players, but also between India’s KL Rahul and umpire Kumar Dharmasena, following a verbal exchange between Prasidh Krishna and Joe Root.

The drama began when Prasidh Krishna appeared to chirp at Root after delivering a ball during a charged-up over. Root, unfazed, responded with a boundary on the next delivery and had a few words for Krishna in return. As the situation escalated slightly, KL Rahul, India’s stand-in senior figure on the field, was seen intervening to calm things down.

However, it didn’t end there. Umpire Kumar Dharmasena appeared to warn the Indian team about on-field behavior, prompting a visible response from Rahul. According to stump mic recordings, KL Rahul questioned the umpire, saying: “What do you want us to do? Be quiet?”

Dharmasena responded firmly, “You would like any bowler come and walk to you? No, you can’t do that. No Rahul, we should not go on that way.” The exchange didn’t stop there. Rahul pressed again, “What do you want us to do? Just bat and ball and go home?” To which Dharmasena replied, “We will discuss at the end of the match. You can’t talk like that.”

Both Rahul and Dharmasena have reputations for being composed on the field, but this rare flash of tension added an unexpected layer of drama to the day’s play.