Arshdeep Singh, part of Team India’s bowling lineup, shone brightly during the recent three-game ODI series against South Africa.
In the preceding T20I series, Arshdeep Singh couldn’t perform up to mark. He got only one wicket from two chances, costing 11 runs per over. Yet, he bounced back in the 50-over matches, making a solid contribution.
The young, 24-year-old bowler excelled in the initial ODI series clinching five wickets for the first time. He topped all bowlers in total wickets for the series, snagging ten across three matches.
Then, on Sunday, December 24, Arshdeep shared a heartwarming picture on his official Instagram. It showed his parents posing with his “Player of the Match” and “Player of the Series” awards.
Under KL Rahul’s leadership, the Indian team rightfully earned a decisive 78-run victory in the final, third ODI, clinching the series 2-1.
Arshdeep Singh Praises KL Rahul’s Calm and Composed Captaincy in ODI Series
Arshdeep Singh have nothing but the highest regard for KL Rahul, India’s interim ODI captain. He said that guiding the side, the keeper-batter shown excellent poise.
The runner, hinting at Rahul’s advice, encouraged the team to find joy in the game and stick to basic strategies. Arshdeep, revealing his encounter with Rahul as a leader, made a comment in a BCCI video:
“I have played under KL Rahul’s captaincy at Punjab Kings as well. He always stays calm. When there was a partnership at the start, he did not rush into any tactical changes. He asked us to keep things simple.
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Arshdeep Singh added:
“The main thing that we spoke about in the huddle was to keep things simple, even if they build a partnership or if we pick early wickets. We spoke about enjoying the game. It is a young team and we enjoyed the game.”
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Next up for KL Rahul is the next two-match Test series between South Africa and India. Arshdeep Singh is not included in the Red Ball Cricket team.
