Shubman Gill deservedly was the Player of the Match in the Edgbaston Test, but many Indian cricket fans will agree that Akash Deep deserved to be joint POM for his incredible 10 wickets that gave India a triumph for the ages.
You must read about Akash's rousing life story in the related story links on the right as you savour these three images shot by Reuters Photographer Paul Childs that capture the magnificent bowling of the young man from Sasaram, Bihar.
IMAGE: Akash Deep celebrates Ollie Pope's wicket. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters
Akash Deep brings India victory by ensnaring Brydon Carse. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters
IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar described Akash's ball to bowl Joe Root as the ball of the series, but this one to bowl Ollie Pope was just as awesome. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters
IMAGE: And to appreciate India's win is the cricket team's super fan Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary in the stands at Edgbaston. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters
Photographs curated by Anant Salvi/Rediff
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