Indian cricket team fast bowler Akash Deep finally revealed the story behind the gift that he received from star batter Virat Kohli just days ahead of the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai.

Akash Deep has been on a rise in the red-ball format ever since his debut against England. After bowling a dream spell against the visitors back in January, he was once again in the thick of things as he went up against Bangladesh.

Ahead of the first Test between India and Bangladesh, Akash Deep was gifted a bat by Virat Kohli. The Indian pacer claimed that he will never use the bat while playing. Akash and Kohli are not just teammates for the Indian cricket team,

India pacer Akash Deep has revealed that he will never play with the bat gifted to him by star India batter Virat Kohli.

Akash Deep shared the story about how Virat Kohli surprised him by knocking on the door and asking him whether he needed his bat.