On a morning that promised high-octane action, India’s young pacer Akash Deep delivered a fiery moment that lit up the Lord’s on Day 4 of the third Test. Just when Harry Brook seemed to be running away with momentum, the Bengal speedster produced a peach to bring England crashing back to reality.
Brook, who had already launched a mini-assault on Akash Deep in the 20th over — hammering him for 4, 4, and a six — was looking to dominate with his signature aggressive flair. However, Akash responded like a seasoned pro. Bowling full, straight, and quick, he angled one in that slipped right under Brook’s sweeping blade, went through his legs, and rattled the middle stump. The roar from Akash Deep, fists clenched and eyes blazing, said it all — this was personal.
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It was a brave, premeditated sweep from Brook, but one that came with immense risk. On a pitch that had begun offering uneven bounce, the timing needed to be perfect. It wasn’t, and Akash Deep got his revenge in style.
Relentless and rewarded! 🙌🏻👏🏻#AkashDeep’s disciplined length proves too good for #HarryBrook, as a costly shot sends his middle-stump flying! 🔥#ENGvIND 👉 3rd TEST, DAY 4 | LIVE NOW on JioHotstar 👉 https://t.co/vo6bbH9n2o pic.twitter.com/xIL09UHRtR
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 13, 2025
Brook walked off for 23 off 19 balls, an entertaining cameo laced with four boundaries and a six, but the big moment belonged to the young Indian pacer, who may just have stamped his name into the memories of Lord’s faithful.
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At Lunch on Day 4, England found themselves in a spot of trouble at 98/4, still trailing significantly. With Joe Root and Ben Stokes at the crease, the hosts will look to rebuild. But with India’s bowlers — especially Akash Deep — hitting the right lengths and showing fire, the path ahead for England appears anything but easy.
