ENG vs IND | Twitter in splits as Akash Deep corrects shot in shadow after being dropped

‌India had a good start to the proceedings on day three of the final Test at The Oval in London with overnight batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep extending their partnership. The pair added 30 runs in the first seven overs without losing a wicket to add to the home side’s frustration.

Night Watchman Akash Deep started aggressively with a wild heave over off Jacob Bethell over wide long-on in just the third ball of the day. The pacer looked comfortable during his stay in the middle as he scored boundaries off pacers Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue.

Opener Jaiswal was also very vocal during the partnership as he walked down to have a chat with the pacer after almost every ball to ease his nerves. But in a lapse of concentration, Akash went for a full-blooded Virat Kohlisque cover drive in the third ball of the 26th over from Tongue.

He swiped at a delivery that was pitched outside off and on a good length and was fortunate to get dropped by Zak Crawley. He immediately realised his mistake before coming up with corrective action in a short shadow practice after the ball.

He pushed his front foot forward, leaning into the drive, and brought his front shoulder in alignment to complete the shadow just as Jaiswal walked in again. He reminded Akash about the length and told him it was not close enough for a cover drive. The pacer acknowledged the fact and hugged the young left-handed batter in agreement.

Twitter was impressed with Akash’s batting avatar as he went on to complete his maiden half-century in Test cricket.

The hug at the end!

pic.twitter.com/W9OhYFTT3k

— Why_Benstokes (@benstokes94425) August 2, 2025

Superb

1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ runs partnership Between AkashDeep and Yashasvi Jaisawal 🏏 pic.twitter.com/OCEw0Suyj2

— Ashu Kharwar (@AshuKharwa66211) August 2, 2025

Really?

Akashdeep not getting 100 is on Jaiswal



Jaiswal was playing like a night watchman for some reason. He played just 4 balls in last 30 balls, giving strike to Akashdeep and denying easy 2s so Akashdeep remains in strike



Maybe he wanted to frustrate ECB but Akashdeep deserved 100

— . (@IndianMarket0) August 2, 2025

Hats off

HATS OFF, AKASHDEEP. 🫡🇮🇳



- 66 (94) as a nightwatchman under a tough situation. He built a remarkable partnership with Jaiswal.



God Job 🫡#INDvsENG #ENGvIND #AkashDeep pic.twitter.com/d9NX8cIh39

— JITENDRA KASOTA (@jitu_kasota) August 2, 2025

Superb

What a session for India , #AkashDeep with Jaiswal putting India in commanding position.#AkashDeep innings a innings of grit determination , playing ball on.merit and never missing when losses ball givem, must appreciate running between wickets.#INDvsENG #ENGvIND

— Suresh Pandey (@surepande) August 2, 2025

Too good

What an innings from Akashdeep and ofcourse Jaiswal is still going great …

Akashdeep not only made our position stronger by his half century but ..



He actually made Gautam Gambhir smile 😝 @GautamGambhir



We have got a great chance in this Test .#testcricket#INDVsENGLive pic.twitter.com/l6vjbU8fMZ

— Saleel Kulkarni (@KulkarniSaleel) August 2, 2025

Why?

Jaiswal was freely rotating strike while batting with Akashdeep who came as a night watchman yesterday.



Would it be same if Akashdeep would have come at number 10 ? Why batsmen shield tailenders ?

— Gaurav (@aurbolo) August 2, 2025

Dominating session

A dominating session from India.

India lead by 1⃣6⃣6⃣ runs

Run rate. 4+

Akashdeep 5⃣0⃣

Jaiswal more watchful today.

All in all India in total control of the match now💪💪 pic.twitter.com/XKbuCfDqug

— CricketAdda🇮🇳(Cricket Panchayat) (@Criktalks) August 2, 2025

Damn

Damn we have jaiswal and gill batting and jadeja karun sundar and jurel yet to come. This knock by Akashdeep has made the batting depth more deeper

— Knight (@elementary_talk) August 2, 2025

Incredible

शानदार जबरदस्त जिंदाबाद AKASHDEEP. 🫡🇮🇳 🔥🔥🔥



66 (94) as a nightwatchman under a tough situation. He built a remarkable partnership with Jaiswal. pic.twitter.com/UYB1c094U5

— Rahul Mauryavashi (@iamMauryaRahul) August 2, 2025