Akash Deep Biography: Age, Height, Stats, Net Worth, Family

Who is Akash Deep?

Akash Deep is an Indian cricketer who represents Bengal in domestic cricket and plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2026.

He is a right-hand batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler known for pace and ability to swing ball both ways.

Akash Deep is widely recognized as emerging fast bowler who made memorable Test debut against England with fiery opening spell in 2024.

Early Life and Background

He was Born on December 15, 1996, in Dehri, Sasaram, Bihar, his birth place is Sasaram. His hometown is Sasaram, Bihar, India.

Akash’s background involved challenging environment from Bihar region. His father Ramji Singh, who was school teacher and died in 2015, and Ladduma Devi, mother who supported cricket journey through difficult times.

His brother died in 2015 within six months of father’s death. He has one elder sister who lives in Delhi. Guardians from Sasaram which state or country is Bihar, India.

Regarding his relationships, there is no public information available. Currently appears completely focused on establishing international and Indian Premier League career.

There’s no wife as he’s unmarried. His gf status remains unknown. Cast is Hindu, and house is in Sasaram with mother.

Akash Deep Biography

Details	Information
Full Name	Akash Deep
Occupation	Bowler
Birth Place	Sasaram, Bihar
Hometown	Sasaram, Bihar
Date of Birth (Birthday)	December 15, 1996
Age	29 years
Height	5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
Weight	69 Kgs.
Father	Ramji Singh (died 2015)
Mother	Ladduma Devi
Brother	Died in 2015
Sisters	Elder (lives in Delhi)
Cast	Hindu
Wife	None
Gf	Not Known
House	Sasaram, Bihar
IPL Team	Kolkata Knight Riders
IPL Price 2026	₹1 crore
Net Worth	Estimated ₹13 crore

Professional Cricket Career

Akash’s career start came through cricket academy in Durgapur, West Bengal in 2010 after leaving Bihar for better training opportunities.

Debut came on December 25, 2019, for first-class cricket representing Bengal against Andhra at Eden Gardens showcasing pace bowling abilities.

He rose to prominence after meeting Mohammed Shami who advised him to focus on mindset and physical conditioning for international stage.

Recent news includes his acquisition by Kolkata Knight Riders for Akash Deep 2026 season at ₹1 crore after impressive international performances.

Made Test debut on February 23, 2024, for India against England at Ranchi where Rahul Dravid handed him cap before memorable opening spell.

He suffered personal setbacks in 2015 when father and brother died within six months forcing him to leave cricket temporarily.

Test career includes 10 matches with 28 wkts at average of 35.78 with best bowling of 6/99 in longer format.

Indian Premier League Career

His ipl journey began in 2021 as net bowler for Royal Challengers Bangalore before leaving mid-season due to family COVID-19 tragedy.

Made IPL debut on March 27, 2022, for RCB against Punjab Kings taking 1 wicket for 38 runs showcasing potential.

He played for Lucknow Super Giants in 2025 earning ₹8 crore becoming highest-paid season in career so far.

For Indian Premier League 2026, bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹1 crore at base price recognizing his bowling abilities.

His ipl price reflects growing career with total earnings of ₹9.60 crore across seasons. Akash Deep wickets in ipl 2025 remain zero as he did not participate.

Akash Deep Stats

Domestic & International Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Tests	10	15	1	163	66	11.64	303	53.79	0	1	20	6	2	0
FC	47	64	5	733	66	12.42	1041	70.41	0	2	64	46	20	0
List A	35	21	6	240	44	16.00	183	131.14	0	0	12	18	6	0
T20s	53	21	10	151	31	13.72	81	186.41	0	0	10	12	12	0

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR
Tests	10	18	1536	1002	28	6/99	10/187	35.78	3.91	54.8
FC	47	81	7666	4170	161	6/60	10/112	25.90	3.26	47.6
List A	35	35	1619	1376	48	4/32	4/32	28.66	5.09	33.7
T20s	53	53	1116	1548	59	4/35	4/35	26.23	8.32	18.9

IPL Stats

Batting & Fielding

Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
14	5	2	25	17	8.33	14	178.57	0	0	2	2	3	0

Bowling

Mat	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	Ave	Econ	SR
14	278	548	10	3/45	54.80	11.82	27.8

His career stats showcase developing fast bowler. Career Statics demonstrate abilities as pace bowler with swing and bounce in domestic cricket.

Records and Achievements

Akash Deep multiple achievement include:

• Made Test debut with memorable opening spell against England in 2024
• Highest wickets in First-Class cricket with 161 wkts from 47 matches
• Best bowling of 10/112 in First-Class match showing red-ball prowess
• T20 Wickets total of 59 from 53 matches
• Test Wickets of 28 from 10 matches
• No hattrick yet but consistent wicket-taking record
• Jersey number #11 for RCB in IPL
• Part of India’s 2022 Asian Games gold medal-winning squad
• Led Bengal’s pace attack to Ranji Trophy finals

These records demonstrate his journey from village cricket to international recognition.

Playing Style

Akash Deep is 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) with athletic build. As bowler, delivers right-arm fast-medium with Bowling Speed or Fastest Ball around 135-145 kmph relying on inswing.

He can generate pace and bounce making him effective in powerplay and middle overs. Stock delivery is inswinger with ability to swing ball both ways.

Useful lower-order batsman capable of contributing quick runs when team needs partnerships building innings aggressively.

Akash Deep Net Worth

Net worth is estimated at ₹13 crore (2026). Income sources include:

• Indian Premier League salary: ₹1 crore from KKR (2026)
• Previous IPL contracts: ₹8.60 crore from various franchises
• India Test cricket match fees
• Bengal domestic cricket earnings
• Match fees from Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy

The net worth reflects growing career with Indian Premier League contracts boosting financial position as emerging cricketer.

Family, Personal Life & Relationship

His father Ramji Singh from Sasaram was school teacher who initially dissuaded him from playing cricket but died in 2015 after suffering paralysis.

His mother Ladduma Devi is homemaker who supported cricket career through financial struggles after losing husband and elder son in 2015.

Brother died in 2015 within six months of father’s death forcing him to leave cricket for three years. Elder sister lives in Delhi.

He trained under coach Saurashish Lahiri at Bengal who helped develop pace bowling techniques and variations from young age.

Follows religion Hinduism with mother tongue being Hindi from Bihar region.

Shared 12×12 room with four people during club cricket days struggling financially before Bengal selection changed his life.

Sourav Ganguly’s Vision2020 program in 2014 provided necessary training to become good fast bowler alongside Mukesh Kumar.

He regularly participates in camps at AB Cricket Academy in village Sasaram encouraging both boys and girls to play cricket.

Owns Tata Punch car and Royal Enfield Classic 350 bike reflecting success in sports career.

Idolizes Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood who taught him match strategies during RCB days.

Team India Prospects

Continues representing India in Test cricket. Dates Joined progression: United Club (2012), Bengal (2019), India A (2023), India (2024).

He was dropped from Indian squad ahead of fifth Test with Australia in January 2025 due to back injury sustained during previous matches.

Strong First-Class performances with 161 wkts position him well for future opportunities across formats with continued fitness management.

Social Media Profile

Platform	Handle
Instagram	@akash.deep969
X (Twitter)	NA
Facebook	Akash Deep

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