"I had no idea...": Akash Deep's sister breaks silence on pacer's 'cancer' revelation
Indian speedster Akash Deep joined the legends in the cricket books after claiming a historic 10-wicket haul at Edgbaston, which played a major role in India's commanding victory over the hosts.
After the match ended, in a conversation with Cheteshwar Pujara on Sony Sports, Akash Deep dedicated his success in the match and every wicket of his to his ailing elder sister. Reportedly, his sister is suffering from cancer, and Akash Deep extended his support to her from the field at this vulnerable moment in her life.
Akash Deep's sister's interview with India Today's sister channel Aajtak
In talks with Aajtak, the elder sister of Indian pacer Akash Deep revealed her final talks with the paceman before he left for England with the Indian team.
She revealed that when she went along with the family to the airport to bid goodbye to the Indian bowler, she comforted him from worrying about her health and told him to focus on the game and give his best for the nation in England.
"It is a matter of pride for India—he has taken 10 wickets. Before the England tour, we went to meet him at the airport. I told him, 'I’m absolutely fine; don’t worry about me, just do well for the country.'" said the cricketer's sister.
She is suffering from 3rd-stage cancer, and the doctor has subjected her to treatment, which is destined to continue for 6 months before any decision is made.
"I am in the third stage (of cancer), and the doctor has said the treatment will go on for six more months, after which we’ll see," said Akash Deep's sister in the exclusive interview.
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Akash Deep's sister seemed unaware of his sudden disclosure
It seems she barely had an idea of what Akash planned to reveal about her sister's ailing health. He turned emotional and, in a weak moment, might have spilled it out; as Jyoti mentions, this wasn't known to many before Akash Deep announced it over on Global TV.
“I had no idea Akash would say something like that. Maybe we weren’t ready to talk about it publicly, but the way he became emotional and said it for me- dedicating it to me - it’s a big deal."
"It shows how much he loves our family and me. Given the situation at home, and still performing like that and taking wickets there, it’s a huge thing. I’m the one he is closest to,” added the Indian cricketer's sister.
“After the match ended, we spoke twice over video call, and again at 5 a.m. in the morning. Akash told me, ‘Don’t worry, the whole country is with us.’ He said, ‘I couldn’t hold it in anymore. I had been trying to, but yesterday I just couldn’t stop myself,” talks over video call revealed by Akash Deep's sister.
Expresses her wish for Akash Deep after the return from the England tour
Just before signing off after such an emotional interview, the Indian rising sensation's sister revealed Akash Deep's favourite eateries and expressed her wish to feed him home-cooked food once he returns from the England tour.
“When Akash used to come home, I would take food for him. When he comes again, I’ll cook whatever he asks for. He loves dahi vada made by me, and he really likes green vegetables. Whenever he comes home, he asks me to make those.”
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