New Delhi: Indian sprinter Akash Deep recently started a new chapter in his life, marrying Akshita Raj in a traditional ceremony in Varanasi. The cricketer shared pictures and videos from the wedding on Wednesday. A video of the celebrations quickly caught the attention of fans because of Akash’s funny response to a question about some of India’s greatest cricketers.At the event, a guest asked him why the former Indian captain MS Dhoni and star strikers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma he was not invited to the wedding.Akash replied with a smile: “Shaadi ho paayega yahan Banaras mein?” (Will the wedding also take place here in Banaras?)His answer amused the audience and showed that the presence of such famous players could attract a large crowd and make the event difficult to perform.Wedding celebrations in Bihar and VaranasiBefore the wedding, celebrations had already begun in Akash’s village of Baddi in Bihar’s Rohtas district. Family members, friends and well-wishers gathered for a pre-ceremony ceremony in Varanasi.The wedding turned out to be a happy occasion for the pacer, who has been recovering from an injury for several months.Akash Deep’s journey with IndiaAkash has represented India in 10 Test matches and has taken 28 wickets. His best figures are 6 for 60, while his best match is 10 for 112.One of the highlights of his career came during India’s tour of England last year, when he took 12 wickets in the Birmingham Test against England.Back injuryThe right-arm pacer was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2026 but missed the entire season due to a 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, and his latest form came in the fifth Test at The Oval. Since then, injuries have hampered his progress and kept him away from international cricket.
