[WATCH] ENG vs IND 2025: Akash Deep, Ben Duckett share wholesome moment after cheeky on-field exchange

On the third day of the fifth Test at the Oval in London, Indian pacer Akash Deep and England opener Ben Duckett exchanged a light-hearted moment. In a video aired by the broadcasters, the two cricketers were seen walking arm in arm, exchanging cordial words, barely one day after Akash gave Duckett a cheeky send-off following his dismissal.

Duckett had taken an aggressive approach against Akash Deep, even reverse scooping him for a six.

However, the pacer had the last laugh as Duckett attempted another scoop shot, only to have it edge through to wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. As the opener moved back after his quickfire 43 off 28 balls, Akash wrapped his arm around him in what appeared to be joking.

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Akash, who replaced Anshul Kamboj in the playing XI, claimed only one wicket in England’s first innings, that of Duckett. However, the 28-year-old made a significant impact with the bat after being sent in as a nightwatcher on Day 2. He scored a vital 66 off 94 deliveries, sharing a 107-run partnership for the third wicket with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Akash’s innings came to an end just before lunch on Day 3 when he edged a rising delivery from Jamie Overton, with Gus Atkinson taking a superb diving catch at backward point. As the match progressed, India extended their lead beyond 300 runs, thanks to a century from Jaiswal and a half-century from Ravindra Jadeja.

“There is no need to walk him off in that fashion. Your job is done at that point. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bowler do that after getting someone out. It was strange really,” said England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick.