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Arshdeep Singh goes past R Ashwin for this record in T20 World Cup history | Cricket News

Danijones5 months ago03 mins

NEW DELHI: India’s success in T20 World Cups has often been spearheaded by exceptional bowling performances. Several Indian bowlers have delivered match-winning spells, showcasing their talent on the global stage.Arshdeep Singh‘s career-best spell of 4/9, including two wickets in the first over, against USA in New York on Wednesday, marked the best bowling figures for India in the tournament’s history.His spell dismantled the co-host’s batting lineup, helping India to restrict USA to a below-par total of 110/8.Before Arshdeep, R Ashwin’s memorable performance in 2014 against Australia in Mirpur was the best figures by an Indian in the T20 World Cup. Ashwin’s 4 wickets for 11 runs were crucial in India’s victory, as he spun a web around the Australian batsmen, leaving them struggling to find runs.In 2012, Harbhajan Singh showcased his skills against England in Colombo, taking 4 wickets for 12 runs. His experience and guile were too much for the English batsmen, securing a vital win for India.Best bowling figures for India in T20 World Cups 4/9 – Arshdeep Singh vs USA, New York, 2024 4/11 – R Ashwin vs AUS, Mirpur, 2014 4/12 – Harbhajan Singh vs ENG, Colombo, 2012 4/13 – RP Singh vs SA, Durban, 2007 4/19 – Zaheer Khan vs IRE, Nottingham, 2009 4/21 – Pragyan Ojha vs BAN, Nottingham, 2009 RP Singh’s spell against South Africa in Durban during the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup remains iconic. His 4 wickets for 13 runs played a pivotal role in India’s campaign, helping them lift the trophy in the end.Zaheer Khan’s performance against Ireland in Nottingham in 2009 was another highlight. His 4 wickets for 19 runs ensured a comfortable victory for India, with his pace and accuracy proving too difficult for the Irish batsmen to handle.In the same 2009 tournament, Pragyan Ojha delivered an outstanding spell against Bangladesh in Nottingham. His 4 wickets for 21 runs showcased his ability to deceive batsmen with flight and turn, helping India secure a comprehensive win.These remarkable bowling performances underline India’s strength in the bowling department across different T20 World Cups. Each bowler brought their unique style and skill, contributing significantly to India’s successes in the tournament.

‘I prefer Arshdeep over Siraj in the death because of…’: RP Singh on India’s fast-bowling combination in T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Danijones5 months ago06 mins

NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Rudra Pratap Singh believes that Punjab Kings didn’t utilise young Arshdeep Singh effectively during the recently concluded IPL. However, he thinks that the left-arm pacer can prove to be very effective during the death overs at the T20 World Cup, especially alongside Jasprit Bumrah.Arshdeep managed to secure 19 wickets from 14 games in IPL, but his economy rate of 10.03, largely due to facing ‘impact player’ onslaughts, left him somewhat disheartened.RP Singh, who was India’s bowling hero in the 2007 T20 World Cup in South Africa, stated his preference for Arshdeep over Mohammed Siraj for the upcoming tournament.“If we assess Arshdeep on the basis of his IPL performance, I think he hasn’t been utilised well,” RP Singh made these comments in response to a PTI query during a promotional event where the Indian team’s jersey was unveiled for the inaugural World Championship of Legends.“The utilisation of the bowlers also depends on their captain, in which conditions he uses them, in which situation he makes them bowl and how best that he thinks his bowler is.”RP Singh feels that the wicket at Nassau County will be on the slower side and suggests that Arshdeep, instead of bowling pacey length deliveries, should focus on using cutters effectively.“Talking about the length on the tracks in the USA during an early morning start, as per my understanding, there should be a bit of slowness in the wicket. So, the ideal length will be somewhere around just short of good length.“There will be not a lot of swing for the bowlers but the bowlers with variations, not only just yorkers but also slower ones, leg and off cutters. These deliveries will be utilised a bit more by Arshdeep, so the success rate will be automatically higher for him and that’s what I understand about the wickets in the US.”RP also believes that Jasprit Bumrah should ideally bowl three overs in the back-10, as it would apply significant pressure on the opposition batting unit.“Death bowling is really important in T20 cricket. Bumrah may bowl three overs in the death overs. He is our mainstay there. My preference alongside Bumrah in the death is Arshdeep over Siraj because of the variations he has. I think Siraj can be impactful in a game when he is bowling with the new ball. Otherwise, it should be Bumrah and Arshdeep.”Arshdeep’s left-arm action naturally creates challenging angles for right-handed batsmen, making him a crucial asset. Having another left-armer like Khaleel Ahmed in the World T20 reserves adds depth to the bowling unit.“Left arm pacers are always an advantage especially against right-handed batters. It is not like two or more left-arm seamers can’t play together. Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra and I have played in multiple games together.”For achieving the perfect balance, it’s crucial for Hardik Pandya to bowl his full quota of overs. This would provide the team with the flexibility to field three specialist spinners, potentially allowing Yuzvendra Chahal to join Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja in the playing eleven.“Hardik bowled in the IPL and bowled four overs so there’s no injury scare. Hardik’s bowling will be important and he will have to bowl all his quota of 4-overs. If Shivam Dube bowls too, then it will be an added advantage for India ahead.“Shivam may not play some matches initially but whenever he plays, he will perform well and score runs for India.”(With PTI inputs)