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Mukesh, Akash lead Rest of India to Irani Cup win
Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep, fast bowlers with similar journeys, share a tight bond that helped Rest of India win the Irani Cup.
In brief
Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep, fast bowlers with similar journeys, share a tight bond that helped Rest of India win the Irani Cup. Rest of India's Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep, who have similar backgrounds and a strong bond, led their team to victory in the Irani Cup 2026. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Mukesh and Akash bond
Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep share a tight bond after meeting for the first time.
“Forget it. Jab bhi mile hain, gale mile hain (Whenever we have met, we have hugged each other)”
Rest of India wins Irani Cup
Rest of India pacers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep claimed nine wickets between them in the win over Jammu & Kashmir.
Bowl together
When they bowl together, it is fun. They enjoy it and communicate effectively.
“When we bowl together, it’s fun. We enjoy it. When something happens from my end with the ball, I tell him.”
Akash returns from injury
Akash Deep returned from a seven-month injury layoff to bowl over 140kmph.
“My body needed a rest. God gave it to me in the form of an injury and I utilised it well.”
Mukesh's performance
Mukesh Kumar took six wickets for 33 runs in the Irani Cup final.
“Mukesh (six for 33) and Akash (three for 25) shared nine wickets among them to bowl out J&K for 111 in the fourth innings.”
Team victory
Rest of India defeated Jammu & Kashmir in the fourth innings to win the Irani Cup 2026.
The key point
Rest of India's Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep, who have similar backgrounds and a strong bond, led their team to victory in the Irani Cup 2026.
