Bishan Singh Bedi used to tell me the more you bowl in the nets the better you become, I think Arshdeep Singh has done that: Maninder Singh

17.08.2022 - 14:17 timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Exceptionally talented batters and supremely gifted spinners were the USP of Indian cricket for decades. Now, quality fast bowlers, attacking as a pack has added more teeth to Indian cricket's bite.

But there's one search that is still very much on in that department - the search for a quality left-arm pace bowler who can cement his place in the side, across formats.

Indian cricket hasn't found anyone to fit into that role on a long term basis after the likes of Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra and Irfan Pathan. (AFP Photo)On India's 2020-21 tour of Australia, T Natarajan was an unlikely hero - making his international debut across all three formats and delivering for the team.

But like many others before him, Natarajan was pushed to the sidelines. In his case it was predominantly because of a knee injury flaring up and then a bout of Covid-19.

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India pacer Mohammed Shami has come out in support of young seamer Arshdeep Singh, who is being subjected to criticism on social media after dropping a catch against Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super 4s match on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. Arshdeep dropped the catch in the 18th over of the innings and hence Asif Ali got a life. In the end, Pakistan walked away with a five-wicket win.

Arshdeep Singh's Parents Say Fans Want Team India To Win, Taking Comments In "Positive Way"

Following India's five-wicket loss to Pakistan at the ongoing Asia Cup 2022, parents of pacer Arshdeep Singh offered words of support and encouragement to their son and the entire India team. They added that the family is taking all the comments on internet in a "positive way" The 23-year-old Indian pacer dropped an important catch in the 18th over of Pakistan's innings against India in the Super 4 clash while the former were chasing a target of 182. Singh dropped Asif Ali. Arshdeep Singh was given the final over to defend seven runs, but was unsuccessful.

Asia Cup 2022: Arshdeep Singh's parents say fans want the team to win, taking comments in a 'positive way'

Asia Cup 2022, parents of pacer Arshdeep Singh offered words of support and encouragement to their son and the entire Indian team and added that the family is taking all the comments on the internet in a "positive way". The 23-year-old Indian pacer is under pressure for dropping an important catch in the 18th over of Pakistan's innings against India in the Super Four phase clash while the former were chasing 182 runs. Singh had dropped Asif Ali, who took full advantage of the lifeline given to him as Pakistan hit pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for 19 runs in the next over. Arshdeep Singh was given the final over to defend seven runs, but was unsuccessful.

"Please Don't Humiliate": Ex Pakistan Captain As Fans Troll Arshdeep Singh For Dropping Catch In India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Match

Young left-arm paceman Arshdeep Singh had a moment to forget in the crucial Asia Cup Super 4 clash against Pakistan, as he dropped an easy catch in the 18th over. The dropped catch gave Asif Ali, batting at 0 at that time, a reprieve and he went on to his two boundaries and a six in the remaining two overs to help Pakistan overhaul India's total of 181 runs.

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Pakistan: Punjab leaders back Arshdeep Singh trolled for dropping a catch

Punjab leaders including Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh, a former cricketer, Monday came out in support of fast bowler Arshdeep Singh who is facing brutal social media trolls for dropping a catch in an India-Pakistan match in Dubai. Pakistan won the Super 4 Asia Cup encounter on Sunday by five wickets.

"Dogs Keep Barking": Boxer Vijender Singh Lends Support To Arshdeep Singh For Dropped Catch vs Pakistan

India and Pakistan matches are always intense pressure games and the side that manages to hold their nerves come out on top. On Sunday, in the Asia Cup Super 4 clash, Babar Azam-led side came out on top against India as they registered a five-wicket win after chasing down a total of 182. Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Nawaz were the stars of the show for Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium.