KANPUR: Akash Deep, the newest addition to India’s ever-growing tempo battery, on Wednesday credited skipper Rohit Sharma for his seamless transition from home to worldwide cricket and mentioned the distinctive work ethics of the legends within the crew encourage him to push himself even more durable.
The 27-year-old made his Take a look at debut towards England in Ranchi early this yr and made an impression with a three-wicket haul.
“Once I got here right here, I witnessed a unique degree of dedication and arduous work from the gamers who’re legends of the sport, and thought of the gods of cricket like Rohit, Virat bhai,” Akash mentioned forward of the second Take a look at towards Bangladesh.
“I realised that they’ve achieved a lot and are nonetheless working so arduous throughout coaching. Their thought course of is at a unique degree, this motivates me to work even more durable.”
Akash has gone by so much in his private life. In all probability these robust days when he misplaced his father and brother within the area of two months made him mentally resilient, a key trait for dealing with the pressures of worldwide cricket.
He mentioned the straightforward working type of skipper Rohit Sharma made life simple for him when he got here to the Indian aspect.
“I had hesitation initially that there can be strain, however Rohit bhaiya made issues so easy. I have never performed underneath such a supportive captain. He retains issues easy, I by no means felt whether or not I’m enjoying home or worldwide cricket.”
The pacer from Bengal has numerous readability in his thought course of and says that ideas of the long run don’t trouble him and residing within the current is his guiding mantra.
“Within the final two years, I’ve performed numerous cricket. It isn’t simply three-month season for us. Even after Ranji, you play Duleep Trophy, Irani Cup. As a participant, it’s good to perceive your self and know your strengths,” he mentioned.
“After we play at this degree, we should always not get confused that I performed a sure type at that degree (Ranji) and issues are totally different right here. I do not put an excessive amount of strain that I must go to Australia and all that. I reside within the current. It stays easy for me.”
Akash mentioned he’s prepared for the challenges forward, having gone by the rigours of home circuit.
“The home format is so good that by the point you attain this stage, you already know what to do. You understand what you might be anticipated to do. There is no such thing as a confusion as such. The concept is to place your studying into observe. I do not discover one thing new in it.”
