Akash Deep’s IPL 2025 fate sealed as big update emerges from LSG camp

Lucknow Super Giants are all set to receive a massive boost ahead of their match against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Star pacer Akash Deep, as per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, has regained his full fitness and is all set to join the team ahead of their next clash.

Lucknow Super Giants are all set to host Mumbai Indians in their next game of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The match between the two teams will be taking place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday (4th April).

Akash Deep has been out of action since December 2024

Lucknow Super Giants have one of the most fragile bowling lineups in this edition. The Rishabh Pant-led side has been hit by a lot of injuries, and currently, they are reliant on two pacers in Shardul Thakur, who came as a replacement, and Avesh Khan, who is returning from injury.

Akash Deep was also among the Lucknow Super Giants, who was nursing injury. But the fast bowler is now all set to return and it will boost the team's confidence. The pacer faced a back injury during the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia and has not played a game since December 2024.

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Akash Deep has played 8 games in the IPL

Akash Deep, with his international experience, will be a great asset for Lucknow Super Giants, who are struggling to get going in the ongoing IPL. The fast bowler is yet to make his debut for the franchise but has played previously for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Akash Deep played one game for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024 that came against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. Overall, he has played eight games for RCB since 2022 and has picked up seven wickets. He would be keen to add more to the wickets tally and help his new team.

Akash Deep, who was picked by LSG in the IPL 2025 auction for INR 8, has a decent record in ODIs. The fast bowler has picked up 49 wickets from 42 T20s. With the kind of experience that he has and the kind of performances that has shown, he is likely to be in the XI against Mumbai Indians.

Lucknow Super Giants are having a tough time in the ongoing IPL 2025

Lucknow Super Giants are having a tough time in the ongoing IPL 2025. They started their campaign with a defeat against Delhi Capitals and then made a strong comeback against Sunrisers Hyderabad as they won their first game of the league at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

In their recent game against Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants was at the receiving end of an 8-wicket thrashing. They are currently reeling at the bottom half of the table and would be eager to make a strong comeback in their next game against five-time Champions.

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