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Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep Lead Rest of India to Irani Cup Victory
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 11:37 PM
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Bihar-born Mukesh Kumar and Bengal-raised Akash Deep powered the Rest of India side to a decisive win in the Irani Cup.
Mukesh Kumar, originally from Bihar, and Akash Deep, who honed his cricketing skills in Bengal, were the standout performers for the Rest of India (RoI) team in the recent Irani Cup final. Their contributions with bat and ball turned the match in RoI's favour, securing the prestigious domestic trophy.
The Irani Cup, traditionally contested between the Ranji Trophy champions and a Rest of India side, saw RoI dominate thanks to the duo's consistent scoring and crucial wickets. Their performances highlighted the growing influence of talent nurtured across different Indian states.
Cricket analysts noted that the partnership between Kumar and Deep exemplifies how players from varied regional backgrounds can combine effectively to achieve national success. The victory adds a significant milestone to both their careers and underscores RoI's depth in the domestic circuit.
The Irani Cup, traditionally contested between the Ranji Trophy champions and a Rest of India side, saw RoI dominate thanks to the duo's consistent scoring and crucial wickets. Their performances highlighted the growing influence of talent nurtured across different Indian states.
Cricket analysts noted that the partnership between Kumar and Deep exemplifies how players from varied regional backgrounds can combine effectively to achieve national success. The victory adds a significant milestone to both their careers and underscores RoI's depth in the domestic circuit.