English Fan's Viral Serenade Honors Akash Deep After Edgbaston Triumph

An unexpected tribute to Indian pacer Akash Deep by an English fan outside Edgbaston has become a viral sensation. The 28-year-old bowler's stellar performance, claiming 10 wickets in the match, played a crucial role in India's series-leveling 336-run victory at Edgbaston.

India's Akash Deep, center, celebrates with teammates after their win against England on day five of the second cricket test match at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England, Sunday, July 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

Akash Deep's impressive figures of 6 for 99 in the second innings culminated in a match total of 10 for 187, earning him widespread acclaim from the global cricket community.

A video circulating on social media captures an English supporter singing an impromptu song for the bowler outside the Edgbaston ground following Day 5's conclusion. The fan exuberantly chants, "Akash Deep, Akash Deep Bowling England Out, Akash Deep!"

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar lauded Akash Deep as the "standout bowler" of the match, describing his delivery that dismissed Joe Root in the second innings as the "ball of the series." Tendulkar expressed his admiration on X, highlighting India's strategic approach to pressure England and the bowlers' exceptional length.

Tendulkar emphasized, "Needless to say, Akash Deep was the standout bowler, and in my opinion, he bowled the ball of the series to Joe Root." He also humorously acknowledged Mohammed Siraj's outstanding diving catch at short mid-wicket, referring to it as "Enjoyed the catch taken by Mohammad ‘Jonty’ Siraj."