Akshay possesses all-round skills in both batting and bowling, making him a top-tier, explosive middle-order batsman and a potent fast-medium swing bowler.

• Fast-Medium Swing Bowling: Akshay uses his mastery of seam and swing to get the ball moving, especially with the tennis ball.

• Pace and Wicket-Taking: He can generate serious pace and is a threat with his ability to swing the ball into the batsman, making him a primary wicket-taking option.