India’s fast bowler Akashdeep performed well in the second Test match played against England at Edgbaston. He won the team by 336 runs with 10 wickets. Akash, who joined the team in place of Jasprit Bumrah, played an important role in winning India with his bowling. After the match, Akash dedicated this performance to his sister Akhand Jyoti. Let me tell you that Jyoti is struggling with cancer and is undergoing treatment. Jyoti has responded emotionally to this dedication from the sky.
Let me tell you that Akashdeep’s sister is fighting the cancer of stage three. He told during this time that I had no idea that Akash would say something like this. Perhaps we were not ready to talk about it publicly, but the way he became emotional and said this to me. Dedicated it to me. This is a very big thing. It shows how much he loves our family and me. Despite such a situation at home, he performed there and took wickets. This is a very big thing. I am what he is closest to.
At the same time, Jyoti recalled that, before going on a tour of England, she met Akash at the airport and she told her to pay attention to her cricket. He said that it is a matter of pride for India. He has taken 10 wickets. Before the tour of England, we went to meet him at the airport. I told him that I am absolutely fine, don’t worry about me and do good for the country. I am in the third stage and the doctor has said that the treatment will last for 6 months, after which we will see.
#WATCH | Lucknow, UP: Akashdeep’s sister Akhand Jyoti Singh says, “Akash dedicated his victory to me, and I feel very proud of him… We were overjoyed when he took 10 wickets. We were all clapping here. I did not remember my sadness at all when he took wickets.” pic.twitter.com/7SDO4UjZZk
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