India’s left -handed pacer Arshdeep Singh credited his growth for continuous improvement in T20 cricket, even if it is only half percent in every game.
Arshadeep told Gehotstar, “I have always admitted that the world’s largest room is a reform room.” “Whenever I get a chance, I engage in creative self-criticism and try to increase my skill-set, even if it is just 1% or half percent.”
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Arshdeep has become an important part of India’s T20 set-up and was the most vigilant bowler of the team during the T20 World Cup last year, which India won after the beating of South Africa in the final in Barbados.
26 -year -old plays for Arshdeep Punjab kings In the Indian Premier League (IPL) and in the ongoing 2025 edition of the tournament, he took two wickets in his team’s campaign opener. Punjab, who is still to win the IPL Trophy, defeated 2022 champions Gujarat Titans by 11 runs.
Arshdeep is doing his team well this time and presenting a difficult challenge in search of his first title under the leadership of new captain Shreyas Iyer.
Arshdeep said, “I have played with Iyer first under my captaincy in the Dalip Trophy, and I really enjoyed it. He always supported his players and gave them the freedom to express himself.” “What I have seen here is that his approach is the same – he does not put strict instructions, but encourages the players to rely on their skills and play for the team. He promotes a selfless approach, assuring the players to fully support.
“I really praise this mindset, and as players, we will try our best to support him.”
Arshdeep’s influential T20I CV shows 99 wickets in 63 matches. In the IPL, there are 78 wickets for his credit in 66 matches.
He believes that the confidence of the team management to assure a player in his perspective and execute his plans, especially in pressure situations.
“When the team is under pressure, I enjoy stepping – whether it is stopping the run or taking wickets. When they hand over the ball in significant moments, it is nice to know that they rely on me. I really enjoy extra responsibility, whether regardless of the situation. I don’t feel pressure and focus on performing their best for the team instead.
Arshadeep concluded by pointing to patience and learning from mistakes is the key to success.
“Success does not come overnight, but I make sure that no failure affects my bowling. Every time I get another opportunity, I give all this to help the team win.”
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