IND vs NZ: Arshdeep Singh Reveals How Having Umran Malik As His Bowling Partner Helps Him Deceive Batters

The 23-year-old left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has revealed how having express pacer Umran Malik as his bowling partner helps him to deceive the batters in international cricket.

Arshdeep and Umran made their India T20I debuts after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Umran was dropped from the team after a short 3-match run, but Arshdeep went on to become India’s most reliable bowler in the shortest international format of the game.

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Both the youngsters made their ODI debuts together in the first match of the three-match series against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on November 25.

The left-arm seamer didn’t have a good ODI debut as he went wicketless and conceded 68 runs in 8.1 overs. On the other hand, Umran bagged 2 wickets and gave away 66 runs in 10 overs.

At a press conference ahead of the third ODI, Arshdeep Singh was asked about his partnership with Umran Malik, he responded:

“Umran k saath mahoul kafi accha rehta hai. Usko hasi mazak kaafi pasand hai. Aur jaha tak bowling ki baat hai, Mujhe benefit mil jata hai kyuki 155 se sidha 135 jab khelne ata hai batsman toh deceive ho jata hai toh kaafi pace se.

“(Things are quite enjoyable with Umran around. Like me, he also likes to crack jokes. As far as bowling is concerned, I get a lot of benefits [when he’s bowling at the other end] as batters get deceived playing 135 km/h after his 155 km/h deliveries).”

We enjoy a lot both on and off the field – Arshdeep Singh

The 23-year-old left-arm pacer further said that he and Umran share a great bond and they have a lot of fun both on and off the field. He said:

“We enjoy a lot both on and off the field. We will try to keep this partnership going even off the field.”

Arshdeep also said that bowling partnerships are equally important as batting partnerships in ODIs. He said:

“ODI is a long game, partnerships play a key role, just like in batting, in bowling also partnership is important. I check how my partner at the other end is bowling on the other end. If he’s bowling well, getting more out of the surface then I will try and stop the runs to help him out. At the end of the day, it’s a team sport. If I am attacking, my partner at the other end will go on the defensive.”

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