India vs Australia 5th Test: Stiff back forces Akash Deep out of Border Gavaskar Trophy finale
The Hindu
Akash Deep ruled out of final Test against Australia due to back injury, India trails 1-2 in series.
India pacer Akash Deep was on Thursday (January 2, 2025) ruled out of the fifth and final Test against Australia starting on Friday (January 3, 2024) owing to a stiff back.
Akash had taken five wickets from two Tests in Brisbane and Melbourne so far. He was a bit unlucky to not get more as multiple catches were dropped off his bowling during the two games.
"Akash Deep is out with back issue," India coach Gautam Gambhir said in the pre-match press conference.
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Gambhir said the playing XI would be decided after taking a look at the pitch.
The 28-year-old right-arm pacer bowled a total of 87.5 overs across two Test matches and his niggle could be a result of the heavier than usual workload he has endured.
The hard Australian grounds can cause knee, ankle and back issues for pacers. Either Harshit Rana or Prasidh Krishna could make it to the eleven in place of Akash.
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