Arshdeep Singh on Test cricket ambitions, recalls interaction with Jasprit Bumrah. (Source: Getty Images)
Arshdeep Singh has represented India in eight ODIs and 62 T20Is. However, the left-arm seamer is yet to make his Test debut for the Asian giants. Arshdeep recently spoke about his eagerness to represent his nation in all three formats of the game.
The Punjab pacer noted that cricketers start their journey with the red ball. He said that it is fun to bowl with the red ball as it swings around for longer durations compared to white balls.
“As a player, we all start with red balls. At the age-group level, we play only with the red ball. The first thing you hold is a red ball. It’s fun bowling with the red ball because it swings at the start. And when you maintain it well, you can swing it when it’s old also. It is a different joy. If you represent the country in all three formats, it’s huge,” Arshdeep said while speaking at the ‘Champions’ session of Agenda AajTak on Saturday, 14 December.
The 25-year-old also recalled a conversation with Jasprit Bumrah, when the legendary pacer had asked him about his ambitions of playing the longest format for India.
“I was speaking about this to Jasprit Bumrah once. He asked me, ‘What is your mindset? Do you want to play all three formats?’ I said, ‘Yes, I am very keen on playing all three formats and I want to win more and more matches for India’,” he added.
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From my heart, I am saying Arshdeep Singh should play Test cricket: Suresh Raina
At Agenda AajTak, Suresh Raina highlighted some reasons why Arshdeep could be a handful in the red-ball format for India. The former cricketer also feels that the Guna-born should have been in the Indian squad for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
“After a long time, I saw a tall fast bowler from North India. He is six foot four, he has good swing, reverse swing. He gives it his all when bowling. From my heart, I am saying Arshdeep Singh should play Test cricket. He has a unique angle to flourish with the red ball. There was Zaheer Khan, then Ashish Nehra, RP Singh, Wasim Akram. Arshdeep has a wrist position and action that will suit Test match cricket,” Raina said.
“He should have gone to Australia. But there are big series coming up. India are going to England. He will be useful in getting those breakthroughs with the new ball and the old ball. He has it in him,” he added.
Arshdeep had an impressive outing in the Duleep Trophy this year, picking up 13 wickets in three games to finish among the top five wicket-takers in the tournament. In 21 first-class games, Arshdeep has bagged 66 wickets at an average of 30.37.
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