New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Akash Deep's bat spoke volumes in the final Test at The Oval. Walking in at a tricky position as nightwatchman at number four, the pacer showcased remarkable grit and composure, scoring a career-best 66 off 94 balls with 12 boundaries. His 107-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal proved to be a decisive turning point, helping India level the five-match series 2-2.

Reflecting on the innings, Akash said to Boria Majumdar on Revsportz, "If we look at the matches we played, with the exception of one or two matches, the lower order was not making much runs overall. It's very crucial that the lower order - No. 9, 10, and 11 - add at least 25-30 runs for the team to do well. When I was sent as a nightwatchman, I wanted to...