[Watch] Musheer Khan ends Akash Deep’s fighting knock with sharp reflexes in Duleep Trophy match
Musheer Khan showed sharp reflexes to dismiss Akash Deep on Day 4 of the Duleep Trophy match between India A and India B at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday, September 8. With the run-out, India B won the game by 76 runs. Akash departed for 43 runs off 42 balls, comprising four sixes and three boundaries.
The dismissal came in the 53rd over of India A’s second innings. Navdeep Saini bowled short of a length ball, which Akash Deep defended while being out of control. The latter couldn't track the trajectory of the ball as he looked to sneak a run when Musheer, at short leg, collected it and produced a brilliant direct hit. Akash Deep failed to get back his crease on time as India A were all out for 198 in the fourth innings while chasing 275.
Sharing the video, the BCCI captioned the post:
“Akash Deep's fighting knock of 43(42) comes to an end as he's run out by a quick-thinking Musheer Khan. India B beat India A by 76 runs. A fantastic win.”
Watch the video below:
“My preparation was really good with my father” – Musheer Khan on scoring 181 in Duleep Trophy match
Musheer Khan, who scored 181 runs in the first innings, thanked his father after being adjudged Player of the Match in the Duleep Trophy fixture. The 19-year-old expressed gratitude for his Ranji Trophy experience that helped him get a chance in the Duleep Trophy.
The Mumbai batter also opened up about his 205-run partnership with Navdeep Saini in the first innings. He said in the post-match show (via Cricbuzz):
“(Translated from Hindi) My preparation was really good with my father. I had done well in Ranji so I knew I could get an opportunity here. Every ball I was encouraging him from the non-striker's end to play it out (his partnership with Saini)."
Musheer also spoke about his first-hand experience at short-leg:
“I think it was only the first or second time for me to take catches at short leg.”
India B will next take on India C at Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantapur from September 12. Meanwhile, India A will lock horns with India D at ACA ADCA Ground in Anantapur on the same day.
Click here to check out India A vs India B Duleep Trophy match scorecard.