The wedding season in Indian cricket is in full swing, and the latest star to join the bandwagon is talented India pacer Akash Deep. The right-arm speedster recently tied the knot with his partner, Akshita Raj, in an intimate yet beautiful ceremony held in the holy city of Varanasi. While the internet has been flooded with dreamy pictures and celebratory videos from their special day, one particular clip from the wedding festivities has taken social media by storm. It features a witty, candid, and thoroughly relatable moment that explains why some of the biggest names in Indian cricket were missing from the guest list.
Akash Deep hilariously shares the reason he left Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma or MS Dhoni off his wedding guest list
Amidst the joy and traditional rituals in Banaras, a guest playfully put the groom on the spot, asking why cricketing icons like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni were not invited to the wedding.
Without missing a beat, Deep delivered a brilliant, humorous response that perfectly captured the reality of cricket fandom in India. Smiling at the camera, the fast bowler quipped:
“Shaadi ho paayega yahan Banaras mein?” (Will the marriage even be able to take place here in Banaras?)
His witty remark instantly highlighted the sheer logistical nightmare that would unfold if the trio stepped foot in the city. Given the absolute demigod status that Kohli, Rohit, and Dhoni enjoy in India, their presence would have undoubtedly drawn thousands of ecstatic fans, creating an uncontrollable mob situation and completely overshadowing the intimate family event. By keeping the guest list close and local, Deep ensured that his wedding remained a peaceful, memorable celebration rather than turning into a high-security public spectacle.
Here’s the video:
Deep’s cricket journey and road to recovery
While Deep is currently enjoying this blissful new chapter of his personal life, cricket fans are eagerly awaiting his return to the field. The pacer has quickly established himself as a vital asset for India in the longest format of the game. Across his 10 Test match appearances so far, he has scalped 28 wickets, boasting an impressive best innings haul of 6 for 60 and phenomenal match figures of 10 for 112.
His breakthrough moment on the international stage came during last year’s historic Anderson-Tendulkar trophy in England, where he tore through the English batting lineup to claim a magnificent 12-wicket match haul in Birmingham.
His stellar red-ball performances earned him a coveted contract with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the IPL 2026 season. However, in a cruel twist of fate, a severe lower-back stress injury sidelined him for the entire tournament and kept him out of India’s recent Test assignments, including the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur.
As India’s pace bowling depth continues to shine in his absence, the newlywed pacer remains focused on his rehabilitation program. Fans and selectors alike will be hoping that this happy personal milestone brings renewed strength as he works his way back to full fitness for the national side.
