Jasprit Bumrah praises rising India star after impressive performance against Bangladesh: 'He asks me what should I do?'

Jasprit Bumrah has heaped praise on Akash Deep for his impressive start to his Test career. The 27-year-old made his debut earlier this year against England and has showcased his ability to swing the ball effectively. With Mohammed Shami out of action, Akash Deep stepped up to the plate and delivered with impactful performances, forming a formidable pace attack alongside Bumrah and Siraj. In the recent two-match Test series against Bangladesh, Akash Deep played a crucial role by taking wickets at key moments, thereby shifting the momentum in India's favor. The experience of sharing the dressing room with Bumrah has been invaluable for the young paceman, as he has benefited from the senior bowler's insights and guidance. This mentorship has enabled Akash Deep to enhance his skills and experiment with different strategies on the field.

Bumrah, leader of the Indian pace attack, was impressed with Akash's efforts on the field and said he is always ready to give his all.

"He (Akash Deep) comes up to me quite a lot before a spell and asks me what is happening and what should I do, we have had a lot of interesting conversations, the energy he brings on the ball, he gives his best on the field and when he's bowling, he has got a lot of heart and that is a good sign for us going forward. Hopefully he goes from strength to strength," Bumrah told broadcasters.

Meanwhile, the Indian bowlers put up an aggressive show with their line and lengths to dismantle Bangladesh's batting line-up cheaply in both innings at Green Park to force a result after

Once the rain subsided and the sun shone brightly over Kanpur, it became a tricky situation for the pacers to extract benefits from the surface. Yet for Bumrah, when the pitch turned against his natural style of play, it was a challenge that he relished taking on.

"I like that challenge when you go against your nature and conditions are not favourable. The wicket is not favourable. How do you get answers? All of these battles I really like. We have played a lot of cricket in India. You understand the nature of the wicket, and the SG ball sometimes reverses as well, but sometimes, because of the humidity, you are not able to keep the ball dry, so you find solutions and discuss it with other players as well," Bumrah added.

"It was a test for our fitness as well, as you see how hot the weather is, bowling every day and trying to create an impact, a really special win. You use your experience, but it is easier said than done because you have played a lot of cricket and played on different surfaces. You find solutions. This wicket was completely different to what we got in Chennai, so we quickly communicated with the others and tried to find the best option," he noted.