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Indian pacer Akash Deep chose to steer clear of the workload management discussion, emphasising that selection decisions regarding fast bowlers rest with the team management.

Akash Deep had to withdraw from the Duleep Trophy due to an injury sustained during the final Test against England at The Oval. In a gruelling tour in which he bagged a match-winning 10-wicket haul at Edgbaston, it took a toll on his body.

After recovering from his injury, Akash Deep will be starting his net sessions from Sunday, seeking to fine-tune his skills ahead of the West Indies Test series.

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"There was no injury, just an impact. I will start bowling from tomorrow. I'm feeling good. I have been playing constantly for six months so the body needed a bit of rest," Akash Deep told reporters on the sidelines of Cricket Association of Bengal's annual awards function, where he was felicitated by former India skipper Sourav Ganguly, as quoted by PTI.

"When you go to England or Australia, it's tough to play five matches. You have to be mentally and physically stronger," he added.

The speedster bowled 109.1 overs across three Tests, claiming 13 wickets, and played a crucial innings with the bat; his 66 at the Oval is worth its weight in gold.

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Akash Deep dodged speculation on workload management, choosing his words carefully.

"It's not in my hands. It depends on the team staff and physios; they manage these things. They follow a process; it's in their hands. It's a team game. We are part of a team. We don't think about who's playing or not. Whoever gets to play is focused on winning the match," Akash Deep said.