Mon Oct 07 06:31:49 UTC 2024: ## Bangladesh Captain Praises Arshdeep Singh’s “Unbelievable” Bowling in India Series Win
Gwalior, India: Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has lauded Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh for his “unbelievable” bowling performance in the first T20I against Bangladesh, which India won by seven wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Arshdeep was named Player of the Match after taking 3 wickets for 14 runs in his 3.5 overs, helping India restrict Bangladesh to a paltry 127 runs. Tamim was particularly impressed by Arshdeep’s final over, where he conceded just three runs and dismissed Mustafizur Rahman off the last ball.
“The last over he bowled was unbelievable. People talk about overs bowled by others, but nobody talked about his over. His over was very crucial,” Tamim said.
He praised Arshdeep’s ability to know his limitations and bowl within himself, “The best thing about him I liked is that he knows his limitations. He doesn’t go out of his limits and he knows what he can and can’t do.”
Tamim also believes Arshdeep should be a permanent fixture in the Indian team, even after the return of experienced pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj.
“This isn’t about one match we are talking about, as he has been doing it for a number of years for India and has been phenomenal. He is a frontline bowler. Whether or not Bumrah and Siraj come in, he will definitely be in the playing XI,” Tamim asserted.
Arshdeep has taken 86 wickets in 55 T20Is since his debut in 2022, and is currently fifth on the list of most wickets for India in the format. He will be looking to continue his impressive form in the second T20I on September 9 in Delhi.
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