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Akash Deep, born 15 December 1996, is an Indian international cricketer. He plays as a right arm fast bowler and right handed lower order batter for the India national cricket team in International cricket, for the Bengal cricket team in domestic cricket, for the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League and for the Servotech Siliguri Strikers in Bengal Pro T20 League. He was born in Dehri, Bihar and grew up in Kolkata, West Bengal. He made his international debut against England in the fourth Test of the 2024 series.

Akash Deep replaced injured Shivam Mavi in India's squad for the 2022 Asian Games. In November 2023, he was included in India's ODI squad for the series against South Africa in South Africa as an injury replacement for Deepak Chahar, but he did not play in any of the matches.

In February 2024, he received his maiden Test callup for the last three Tests for the home Test series against England.  He received the news of his selection while he was playing the 2023–24 Ranji Trophy representing Bengal.

He was named in Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy squad for India, against England, in 2025. Although he was not picked in the first test, he played a crucial role in the second, in place of Jasprit Bumrah. He achieved his maiden 10-wicket haul with 4 in the first innings and 6 in the second, helping India registering their first win at Birmingham.

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