IND vs SA: Looking Forward To Grab This Opportunity With Both Hands – Arshdeep Singh

Punjab Kings pace bowler Arshdeep Singh said he is looking forward to play for the Indian national team in the upcoming T20I series against South Africa.

Arshdeep was the only player IPL franchise Punjab Kings retained along with skipper Mayank Agarwal in the IPL 2022 players’ retention list.

The left-arm seamer has left with the impression of bowling well in the slog overs (16-20) in the IPL and deny opposition batters to play big shots.

In IPL 2022, Arshdeep picked four wickets in the death overs at an economy rate of 7.58.

Overall, the PBKS pace bowler scalped 10 wickets in 14 games at economy rate of 7.70 with best figures 3/37 against Delhi Capitals.

I am very excited but not too nervous: Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep was named in India’s 18-member squad led by KL Rahul for the five-match T20I series against the Proteas.

The 23-year-old is excited to make his international debut for the Men in Blue and is free of anxiety.

“I am very excited but not too nervous. I have played with some of the players and have a friendly equation with them I am looking forward to grab this opportunity with both hands,” Arshdeep told Times Now.

You need to have a knack for learning: Arshdeep Singh

The Punjab player went down memory lane watching father Darshan Singh play cricket and showed interest in playing thereafter. Arshdeep also mentioned about learning pace bowling while observing some of the best players in the business.

India will play Temba Bavuma and his men in the first T20 International on June 9 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

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