Akash Deep reflected on India's drawn series in England, highlighting his experiences and interactions, including a verbal exchange with Ben Duckett. He valued his half-century more than a ten-wicket haul and dedicated his performance to his sister battling cancer. Akash Deep also praised Mohammed Siraj's fitness and mental fortitude during the series.
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