Akshita Raj, who married fast bowler Akash Deep, has a new life. Rituals, celebrations and heartfelt moments were there as well as a lot of tears at the reception and funny exchanges of the greatest cricket stars of India are now being widely shared on social media and this wedding ceremony has made him the most celebrated person of India.
When the wedding was on, one of the guests asked Deep a question that cricket fans were wondering: why were Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni not made a place in the ceremony?
The pacer’s response was the highlight of the event.
"If I had invited them, do you really think my wedding could have happened peacefully here in Banaras?" Akash replied, leaving guests in splits and earning praise online for his wit and honesty.
A Reply That Every Cricket Fan Understood
Deep’s reply perfectly captured the huge popularity of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Dhoni in India.
The three cricket superstars’ public appearances attract thousands of fans, which means large crowds and security problems. In a city like Varanasi, cricket passion runs deep, even one of these legends’ presence at a private wedding could turn it into a public spectacle.
The fans on the internet quickly appreciated Akash’s sense of humor about it, saying the fast bowler gave the “most realistic answer possible.” The comment spread quickly across social media sites, turning a simple wedding conversation into a viral cricket moment.
"The Longest and Most Beautiful Innings"
The wedding was an emotional moment for the 29-year-old cricketer in addition to the viral moment. On Instagram, Akash Deep shared a video from the ceremony and said marriage was the start of a lifelong relationship.
He wrote, “Ready to play the longest and most beautiful innings together." And I think every day would feel like a victory with you as my partner. We’re going to be a forever team.”
The message was very touching and the comments section read like the happiest of days for the newly married couple and the fans were very impressed and filled with congratulations and best wishes for them.
Grand Celebrations in Varanasi and Bihar
The wedding took place in the spiritual city of Varanasi, but celebrations had started days earlier in Akash Deep’s native village of Baddi in Bihar’s Rohtas district. Family, friends and well-wishers all went through several traditional ceremonies before the wedding.
Pawan Singh, a popular Bhojpuri singer, was also among the most notable participants as he received star power for such celebrations. Akshita Raj, the bride, is reportedly from Manikpur in Dehri, Bihar.
The mother of Akash Deep was happy about the marriage and spoke with her happiness about Akash Deep’s happiness with the marriage because it is a union that is good for both families and is the result of traditional Indian values rooted in our traditional Indian culture.
From Village Cricket to Team India
The journey of Akash Deep from the Jodhpur Sports Club to Indian cricket has been a long one.
The right-arm pacer made his international debut in India’s Test series against England in Ranchi in 2024. He quickly established himself on the big stage by dismissing England’s top-order batters Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley in a devastating spell that changed the momentum of England’s game to India’s favor.
His speed, movement, and bounce quickly made him one of India’s promising fast-bowling talents. He has since then built his profile in domestic cricket and the international arena.
Looking Ahead After Injury Setback
For the Bihar-born pacer, the past year has not been all that easy. Akash Deep was going to captain the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, but his back injury was bad enough that he was not able to play. That was a setback but the fans are hopeful that Akash Deep will return to cricket.
But now cricket has taken a back seat as the fast bowler enjoys one of the happiest moments of his life. And thanks to one witty reply about Kohli, Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, Deep's wedding has become a talking point far beyond the cricket field.
As he begins his married life with Akshita Raj, fans will hope that this new partnership proves to be, in his own words, “the longest and most beautiful innings” of all.
