Akash Madhwal (born 25 November 1993) is an Indian cricketer and former civil engineer. [1] He is well known for his trajectory and ability to get the ball to skid and rip through from a quick-arm action. He is known for his connection with Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant as his close neighbour as both live in the same area in Uttarkhand.

The youthful fast bowler Akash Madhwal cleaned five wickets on Wednesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, leading Mumbai Indians to an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 Eliminator victory against Lucknow Super Giants. He was included in an elite group with illustrious names like Anil Kumble and Jasprit Bumrah.

Mumbai Indians bowler Akash Madhwal celebrates the wicket of Lucknow Super Giants batter Ravi Bishnoi during the IPL 2023 Eliminator cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

By CHITRANGADA DATTA CHAUDHURI May 25, 2023 10:03 IST Get Rediff News in your Inbox: IMAGE: Akash Madhwal turned in match-winning figures as Mumbai Indians handed Lucknow Super Giants a.