Published 18:32 IST, October 8th 2024
‘You Have to Think’: Arshdeep Singh Dials Down BGT Rumors Amid Strong Outing in White-Ball Cricket
In response to speculation about his selection for BGT, Arshdeep Singh said he does not want to give it much thought and just wants to give it his all.
Team India speedster Arshdeep Singh has been performing admirably in white-ball cricket, and his showcase at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup speaks for itself. With Team India aiming for the World Test Championship this year, they would need their top-performing athletes, and the Punjab -based pacer is among them. Arshdeep has been touted to be a part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and receive his maiden Test cap. Amid the chatter, the India speed gun has presented his thoughts over his possible debut for Team India in red-ball cricket.
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India Pacer Arshdeep Singh Narrows the Debut Speculations at the Border Gavaskar Trophy Series
Ahead of the T20I match against Bangladesh in Delhi, India's speed gun, Arshdeep Singh, opened up on the chatter over his selection for the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy, which takes place in Australia. Arshdeep revealed that he does not want to give it much thought and intends to deliver his best and also learn the skill of adapting to conditions rapidly. He also revealed that it gives the opportunity for the players to explore their skills and take wickets under pressure.
"I want to do my best in all the formats wherever I get the opportunity. I enjoy that we can see how quickly you can adapt to the conditions, ground dimensions and format. It gives opportunity to the players to explore their skills. How he can take wickets in different ways, how to absorb pressure.
"Playing in different formats teaches players a lot. In red ball, you get more overs to bowl, it teaches you patience, here (in T20s) you don't need patience, you have to think about what a batter can do," Arshdeep Singh said.
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Arshdeep Singh was recently spotted in red-ball action while honing his skills in county cricket last season. He also performed admirably in the Duleep Trophy recently, making a strong case for his first Test cricket cap. However, the T20 World Cup winner prefers to live in the moment rather than worry about the future or linger on the past.
Updated 18:32 IST, October 8th 2024