"Arshdeep Has Struggled A Lot": Elated Parents Of Pacer After T20 World Cup Squad Selection

14.09.2022 - 07:33 sports.ndtv.com

Young India pacer Arshdeep Singh is on a roll, since he made his international debut against England in T20Is this year. The Punjab-born pacer has been unstoppable since then, reaching new heights with every game.

He is currently one of the most economical bowlers of India, who is known for stopping the run-flow in death overs. But, Arshdeep also had to face a lot of criticism when he dropped a relatively easy catch of Asif Ali, during the Asia Cup Super 4 clash against Pakistan.

The selectors, however, showed faith in him and he got named in India's T20 World Cup squad. Elated with his inclusion, Arshdeep's parents called it a dream come true. “From contributing in India's win to seeing India lose against Pakistan, Arshdeep has seen a lot in his short India career so far.

Such things have taught him a lot, including the importance of always staying positive. To see his name included in the India's World T20 team is a special moment for Arshdeep as well the whole family, apart from the cricket fans," Arshdeep's mother, Baljeet Kaur told The Indian Express. "I was doing my evening prayers when Arshdeep's name was announced.

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Proteas Twenty20 skipper Temba Bavuma said the team will take heart from David Miller's batting performance in a losing cause against India on Sunday.

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India vs South Africa: Arshdeep Singh Picks Three Wickets In An Over To Rattle Proteas. Watch

Arshdeep Singh returned to India colours in fabulous fashion as he produced a grand show of swing bowling, sending back three South African batters in an over to break the back of the Proteas top order. Arshdeep came in to bowl the second over of the innings in the 1st T20I at Thiruvananthapuram after Deepak Chahar had already given India a good start by sending back captain Temba Bavuma.

"Shown Temperament And Composure To Handle Pressure": India Coach On Arshdeep Singh

India batting coach Vikram Rathour has praised young pacer Arshdeep Singh for showing the hunger and ability to perform in pressure situations despite being new to international cricket. Talking to reporters, the batting coach said that Singh has been impressive in his short career and has shown promise bowling in the death overs. "At this level, we are not really telling them anything. Arsh has been doing pretty well in IPL in the last 2-3 years and he has done well bowling in the death overs. We just support them to follow their plans, and strengths and they know where to bowl to each batter. They have their own plans, their own way of bowling to batters.

"They Should Not Embarrass Themselves": Younis Khan Urges PCB To Back Players Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2022

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