India T20 WC Squad: Arshdeep Singh has become one of the favourites to make India’s T20 World Cup squad following a string of impressive performances since making his international debut. The left-arm seamer impressed in the IPL and earned his call up to the Indian team, and has done exceedingly well in the absence of the injured duo Harshal Patel and Jasprit Bumrah. Now with about 15 days left for the selectors to name their squad, Arshdeep will be on the names in serious contention with the Asia Cup proving to be his litmus test. Follow Asia Cup 2022 LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
India T20 WC Squad: Arshdeep Singh puts one foot in India’s T20 World Cup Squad with Harshal & Bumrah injured, faces LITMUS test in Asia Cup, Follow LIVE Updates
Arshdeep Singh has grown in stature with each passing game and the Asia Cup offers him the perfect opportunity to nail down his place in the T20 World Cup squad. The 23-year-old who warmed the bench for quite a few months was thrust into the limelight following injuries to Harshal Patel and Jasprit Bumrah. The left-arm seamer from Punjab has taken the opportunity with both hands, displaying a great level of skill and determination.
What makes Arshdeep Singh special?
- Just 23 years old, Arshdeep Singh has shown maturity beyond his age in his short international career.
- His ability to execute plans with both new and the old ball make him asset for Rohit Sharma and Team India.
- Singh is the only left-arm seamer in contention, adding some much needed variety to the attack.
- Arshdeep possesses a deadly yorker and can consistently nail them perfectly even in pressure situations.
- His economy rate of 6.69 is a testament to his skills, despite bowling with field restrictions and at the death in each innings.
India T20 WC Squad: Arshdeep Singh puts one foot in India’s T20 World Cup Squad with Harshal & Bumrah injured, faces LITMUS test in Asia Cup, Follow LIVE Updates
With Bumrah and Harshal racing against time to be fit for the World Cup, Arshdeep has found himself to be in the reckoning for a place on the flight to Australia. The 23-year-old’s ability to deliver with the new ball and especially at death make him an asset for the captain. Add to that his left-arm angle and it would be really hard to not take the Punjab Kings star to Australia.
Arshdeep Singh since his debut
| FORMAT | Mat | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR |
| T20I | 7 | 147 | 164 | 11 | 3/12 | 3/12 | 14.9 | 6.69 | 13.3 |
Arshdeep Singh did well against England and West Indies in the opportunities he got but the Asia Cup will be a test of his mettle. In the opener he did showcase his potential with a spell of 2/33 as Pakistan were bowled out for 147. With two more games against the Men in Green likely to follow, the tournament will be the perfect grooming ground for pressure and expectations for young Arshdeep.
Should he deliver, then there will be no stopping the 23-year-old from going to Australia. In his seven-match T20I career, Arshdeep has 11 wickets at an average of 14.90 and an economy of 6.69. Such has been his impact that Singh would be in contention regardless of how and when Bumrah and Harshal return.
India T20 WC Squad: Arshdeep Singh puts one foot in India’s T20 World Cup Squad with Harshal & Bumrah injured, faces LITMUS test in Asia Cup, Follow LIVE Updates
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