Indian pacer Akash Deep credits Jasprit Bumrah's guidance for his improved performance during his first Australian tour. Despite initial bad luck in the Brisbane Test, Akash Deep persevered, eventually taking key wickets. He reflected on the challenges of bowling with the old ball and the unpredictable nature of luck. Akash Deep, who did not feature in the playing XI for the first two Tests against Australia, was brought in to replace Harshit Rana for the third Test in Brisbane.
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