Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:54am on 07 Jul 2025,Monday Sports
Indian pacer Akash Deep dedicated his 10-wicket haul at Edgbaston to his sister, Akhand Jyoti Singh, who is battling third-stage cancer. In an emotional interview with Aajtak, Jyoti revealed she told him, “Don’t worry about me, do well for India,” before the England tour. Akash supported her throughout the IPL 2025, visiting her in hospital while playing for Lucknow Super Giants. Jyoti praised his love and sense of responsibility, calling him the pillar of the family. Akash, who has taken 25 wickets in 8 Tests, told her, “Everything I have is for my sisters and my family.” (PC: India Today)
