Akash Deep vs Mohammad Shami - comparing their stats after 10 Tests

Akash Deep made a comeback as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member squad for the two-match Test series against South Africa, which begins in Kolkata on November 14. The Bengal pacer returned to the side after missing out on a place during the two-match Test series against the West Indies in October.

During his absence, Akash represented the Rest of India in the Irani Trophy, bagging three wickets. The 28-year-old also played for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy, picking up two wickets each against Uttarakhand and Gujarat, respectively. Apart from his bowling, he is also handy with the bat in the lower order.

Akash last played for India in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, scalping 13 wickets in three Tests, including a 10-wicket match in Birmingham. Despite his comeback, he is likely to warm the bench with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj in the squad. The Men in Blue usually play with two pacers in home Tests.

While Akash Deep made it to the 15-member squad, Mohammad Shami didn't find a place despite his 15 wickets in his first two games for Bengal in the ongoing Ranji Trophy. The 35-year-old played his last Test for India against Australia in the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) final.

In this article, we will compare Akash Deep’s records to those of Mohammad Shami.

Comparing Akash Deep and Mohammad Shami’s records after 10 Tests

Most wickets

Akash Deep made his Test debut against England in Ranchi last year. He impressed with three wickets in his maiden outing. Since then, he has scalped 28 wickets in 10 matches.

On the other hand, Mohammad Shami made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2013. He picked up 35 wickets in his first 10 Tests.

Averages and strike rates

Akash Deep averages 35.78 with the ball, while his strike rate is 54.8. His average and strike rate were on a downward trend after his first five games.

Meanwhile, Mohammad Shami had an average of 37.82 and a strike rate of 60.8 after his first 10 Test matches. Like Akash, Shami’s average and strike rate declined after the first few matches.

Most 5-fers

Akash Deep has picked up a fifer in his 10 Tests, which came against England in Birmingham, where he returned with figures of 6/99. He finished the game with 10/187.

Mohammad Shami began his career with a bang with a fifer against the West Indies on his debut. He finished the game with figures of 9/118.

Wickets in a winning cause

Akash Deep has won five out of his 10 Tests for Team India. In these games, he picked up 20 wickets at an average of 26.85 and a strike rate of 39.3.

Surprisingly, Mohammad Shami managed to win just three out of his 10 Tests. In these matches, he bagged 13 wickets at an average of 21, with a strike rate of 36.5.

Overall, Shami has picked up 229 wickets in 64 Tests at an average of 27.71 and a strike rate of 50.2, including six fifers. Akash will look to take inspiration from the seasoned veteran.

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Edited by James Kuanal