India’s fast bowler Arshdeep Singh recently strongly responded to a fan, which focused his focus during the ongoing test series in England. The 26-year-old five matches are part of the squad for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, but have not been played yet. A fan messaged Arshdeep on the social media platform Snapchat, saying, “Walking will be crushed Pajji, win the match” (will not help to roam around, win the match). Arshdeep responded with a small and fast, “Ok Beta (son) ji” and shared a screenshot of the exchange on his story. Arshdeep did not play in the first Test at Headingley, where India lost to England by five wickets. England chased a target of 371, which is one of the team’s highest successful run chase in Test cricket.
Arshdeep Singh’s response to a fan on Snapchat (image through Snapchat/Arshdeep Singh)
Before closing a troll online by Arshdeep Singh, he was seen in a fun moment during the practice of Team India in Birmingham. A video went viral showing deep wrestling with bowling coach Morne Morkel to Arshdeep and partner Pesar Akash. Later, Arshdeep shared what was really happened. In a video posted by BCCI, he said, “Morne said that the Jayas Hi Tamhara session of Thai will do the last tricks for the chief, will do the last trick, the main tofa will pin out and its fence will be a practice (Morne said that our practice sessions would end.
Additionally, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has also supported Arshdeep to play in the second Test, which began in Edgbaston on 2 July. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former cricketer praised Arshdeep’s control and swing, and said he could add diversity to India’s bowling attack.
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Birmingham is likely to help bowlers rapidly with situations, Arshadeep’s left-hand speed may be valuable. The decision now rests with the team management whether it has to debut in the second Test.
