Akash Deep opens up on Gambhir’s pep talks before Edgbaston Test

Mohammed Siraj’s six-wicket haul and Akash Deep’s four wickets helped India bowl out England for 407, securing a 180-run first-innings lead. Harry Brook and Jamie Smith’s strong partnership was broken by the Indian bowlers. At stumps, India were 64 for 1, extending their lead to 244, with Akash Deep crediting Gautam Gambhir and Morne Morkel for boosting his confidence.