# Madurai Panthers teen Deepesh touches 146 kph, learns pace variation 2026-08-13T01:43:59+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Eighteen-year-old D. Deepesh, a member of India’s 2026 u-19 World Cup-winning side, has impressed for Madurai Panthers in the TNPL with pace touching 146 kph. Against SKM Salem Spartans on Monday, he returned figures of three for 38, showing his ability to adjust after conceding 20 runs in his first two overs. Deepesh credited mentor Sandeep Warrier for helping him develop slower balls and yorkers during a two-week break, adding that Warrier is the only person he consults on his bowling. The Panthers registered their third successive win. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: D. Deepesh, fast bowling, Madurai Panthers, Sandeep Warrier, TNPL, u-19 World Cup Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/madurai-panthers-teen-deepesh-touches-146-kph-learns-pace-variation/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/madurai-panthers-teen-deepesh-touches-146-kph-learns-pace-variation/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.