NEW DELHI: India’s emerging pace sensation Arshdeep Singh has credited senior teammate Jasprit Bumrah for significantly aiding his development as a bowler.
Their partnership played a pivotal role in India’s undefeated run to clinch the T20 World Cup 2024 title, with both pacers delivering match-winning performances throughout the tournament.
Arshdeep, who has rapidly become a key figure in India’s bowling lineup in T20 cricket, acknowledged Bumrah’s influence in building pressure on opponents, thereby enhancing his own effectiveness and wicket-taking ability.
Speaking ahead of the third T20I against South Africa, Arshdeep opened up on the importance of adapting to varying conditions and situations to maintain his performance level, especially in Bumrah’s absence during the ongoing series.
“I have had a really good bowling partner in Jassi bhai (Jasprit Bumrah), and he has helped me enormously in taking a lot of wickets by creating pressure from the other end. So a lot of credit goes to him as well,” Arshdeep told the media ahead of the third T20I between India and South Africa.
“But the main thing is how well I can adapt to the conditions and the situations of the game, how I can attack the batsman early on and take some early wickets. And even at the death, how I can outsmart them and bring the game back into our hands.”
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Despite facing challenges in replicating his World Cup form, he has managed to secure a couple of crucial wickets in the series.
With the series currently tied at 1-1, Arshdeep is focused on refining his approach to help India gain the upper hand in the upcoming matches.
