India Explains Arshdeep Singh’s Sporadic T20I Appearances
India has addressed why fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, despite his impressive T20I wicket tally, is often benched. Morne Morkel, the Indian bowling coach, highlighted the challenge of limited matches before the next T20 World Cup, with the team management aiming to test how players cope under pressure.
Arshdeep Singh’s Performance and Status
Arshdeep Singh is not only the only Indian bowler to surpass 100 T20I wickets—a milestone he reached during the Asia Cup—but is also the leading wicket-taker for India in the format. Despite this, he has not been a consistent member of the T20I squad, attracting criticism for his irregular selection.
Recent Comeback and Impact
On Sunday, Arshdeep made an impactful return to T20I cricket, claiming three wickets for 35 runs in India’s series-levelling win against Australia in Hobart. This match marked his first appearance in the five-match series and his first T20I since the Asia Cup Super Four game against Sri Lanka in September.
“It is not easy,” said Morkel of Arshdeep, who has taken 104 wickets, six more than Jasprit Bumrah, the second-highest wicket-taker. “There will always be disappointment in terms of players and selection, but that is something at times that, as a player, is uncontrollable.”
“For us, from our side, we just keep on asking them to work hard and try hard and be ready for when they do get the opportunity.”
Summary
The Indian team prioritizes player readiness and assessing performance under pressure over consistent selection, which explains Arshdeep Singh’s irregular appearances despite his leading wicket tally.
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