Star pacer’s response to Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni’s wedding absence goes viral – WATCH

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Indian fast bowler Akash Deep recently started a new chapter in his personal life when he married Akshita Raj in a traditional ceremony in Varanasi. The cricketer shared pictures and videos from the wedding on social media on Wednesday. One clip from the celebrations quickly caught the attention of fans because of Akash’s witty response to a question about some of the biggest stars in Indian cricket.During the event, a guest asked him why former India captain MS Dhoni and star batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were not invited to the wedding.Akash replied with a smile, “Shaadi ho paayega yahan Banaras mein?” (Will the wedding even take place here in Banaras?)His response drew laughter from those present and suggested that the presence of such prominent cricketers might have attracted huge crowds and made it difficult for the ceremony to run smoothly.Wedding celebrations in Bihar and VaranasiBefore the wedding, celebrations had already begun in Akash’s native village of Baddi in Bihar’s Rohtas district. Family members, friends and well-wishers gathered for traditional pre-ceremony events in Varanasi.The wedding was a happy occasion for the pacer, who has been recovering from injury for the past few months.Akash Deep journey with IndiaAkash represented India in 10 Test matches and took 28 wickets. His innings best figures are 6 for 60 while his match best figures are 10 for 112.One of the highlights of his career came during India’s tour of England last year when he took 12 wickets against England in the Birmingham Test.Injury failureThe right-arm pacer was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2026 but missed the entire season due to a lower back injury.The injury also ruled him out of India’s plans for the one-off Test against Afghanistan earlier this month.Akash last played for India during the tour of England last year, last appearing in the fifth Test at The Oval. Since then, injuries have interrupted his progress and kept him away from international cricket.

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