‘Stay out of the way’: Shastri, Atherton slam Akash Deep’s send-off to Duckett

During the fifth Test at The Oval, Indian pacer Akash Deep’s demonstrative send-off to Ben Duckett sparked controversy. After dismissing Duckett, Akash Deep put his arm around the batter, prompting disapproval from commentators Michael Atherton and Ravi Shastri. They cautioned against physical contact, citing potential escalation and the importance of respecting boundaries in a non-contact sport. During the fifth Test at The Oval, Indian pacer Akash Deep’s demonstrative send-off to Ben Duckett sparked controversy. After dismissing Duckett, Akash Deep put his arm around the batter, prompting disapproval from commentators Michael Atherton and Ravi Shastri. They cautioned against physical contact, citing potential escalation and the importance of respecting boundaries in a non-contact sport.