Before weaving his magic with the red ball on England pitches, right-arm quick Akash Deep was navigating a far more difficult terrain — hospital corridors, not cricket stadiums.

A devastating spell from Akash Deep left England teetering on 153-6 chasing an unlikely 608 for victory on the final day of the second test on Sunday, with India needing four more wickets to secure their first test win at Edgbaston.

Akash Deep took six wickets as India crushed England by 336 runs to level the series at 1-1 on Sunday (July 6) after they bowled out the hosts for 271 to claim their first test victory at Edgbaston and Shubman Gill's first win as captain.