There is no doubt about Arshdeep Singh’s talent. Whenever he got a chance he proved himself. But still, he is not regular intervals India’s playing XI. Injustice against the bowler in team India? That’s the indian cricket fans are asking nowadays.
India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals. He holds the record for best bowling in the death overs. He’s also adept at capitalizing on every opportunity. Despite all this, Arshdeep Singh has repeatedly been left out of the playing eleven. Even in the first two matches of the T20 series against Australia, Arshdeep was not included in the playing eleven.
However, as soon as Arshdeep got a chance in the third match, he stole the show with his bowling. Meanwhile, Indian team bowling coach Morne Morkel has explained why Arshdeep is always overlooked despite his consistent performances.
Why is injustice being done to Arshdeep?
Before the fourth T20 International against Australia, Morne Morkel appeared at the press conference and spoke about the injustice being done to Arshdeep. He said, “Arshdeep is an experienced bowler. He understands well that we are trying combinations for the bigger picture.
Arshdeep is a world-class bowler and has taken the most wickets for us in the powerplay. Therefore, we understand his value. However, it is important for us to consider the rest of the combinations on this tour, and he understands this well.”
Arshdeep is in tremendous form
Arshdeep is currently one of Team India’s most lethal bowlers in T20 cricket. The left-arm fast bowler wreaked havoc with his bowling in the third T20 match against Australia. He completely turned the match around by taking the crucial wickets of Travis Head, Josh Inglis, and Marcus Stoinis. In 66 matches for India, Arshdeep has taken 104 wickets. He is the only bowler from Team India to have taken more than 100 wickets in this format.