Arshdeep's Redemption: From Disappointing Start to World Cup Hopeful

The end was satisfactory, despite the dismal beginning.

Arshdeep Singh struggled on the field and cost a lot of money during the first three matches of the recently finished Twenty20 International series against Australia. After being dropped for the penultimate game, the left-arm quick made a comeback for the final game. He defended 10 runs and got his lengths right in the final over of the match, helping India win the series 4-1.

It's true that Australia wasn't the best team, particularly in the previous two Twenty20 Internationals when some of the players didn't even have enough Big Bash League experience. However, those who are important in Indian cricket have expressed their admiration for Arshdeep's specific over at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. And that suggests he's in for a long haul and has a good chance of making the squad for the T20 World Cup in the United States and the Caribbean next year.

In the last over on Sunday, Arshdeep's job was to contain Matthew Wade. It was by no means easy, with few runs to defend. Especially since the Australian batsman-keeper had earlier hit three straight maximums off Shaheen Shah Afridi to secure his team's spot in the final with one over remaining in the 2021 T20 World Cup.

The 24-year-old left-arm pacer from Punjab not only silenced Wade, but he also contributed to India's eventual victory by dismissing the Australia captain. Crucially, Arshdeep delivered his yorker-length delivery flawlessly that time, something he was unable to accomplish in the series' earlier games.

Naturally, Arshdeep's return to the starting XI for Sunday's Twenty20 match was made possible by Deepak Chahar's absence due to a family emergency. However, Arshdeep's overall performance in the format and his prior experience playing in a T20 World Cup (in Australia last year) ensure his place in Team India's plans.

"The pickers will support Arshdeep. It is obviously up to the team management to decide if he plays in every game, but his spot in the squad is guaranteed. Although he had some difficulties in the opening games versus Australia, his T20 record as a whole cannot be disregarded.

In addition, he has prior experience competing in a World Cup, where he performed admirably. Overall, he bowls well, and the more he bowls, the faster he will get back into rhythm, according to a BCCI source on Tuesday.

Ball and inswinger stock

Arshdeep needs to concentrate on a few areas in order to become a finished product and become one of the top pacers; Charl Langeveldt, the fast bowling coach for the Punjab Kings, will probably discuss these with him during the 2024 Indian Premier League.

"Now, people are accustomed to Arshdeep's strategies. He must thus change. The former South Africa pacer Langeveldt told The Telegraph that what he needs to do is execute the stock ball, which surprises the hitter, and look to swing it into the right-hander more in the Powerplay. He also needs to be consistent with it.

Langeveldt continued, "Arshdeep needs to be careful not to overuse the slower ball at the end." "He has a decent slower ball for the back end, but he often uses it too much.

Thus, using a wide yorker can undoubtedly help you outsmart the batsman.

The good thing about Arshdeep is his willingness to adapt and improve,” Langeveldt, who played six Tests, 72 ODIs and nine T20Is for the Proteas, said.

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