Arshdeep Singh Hails Jasprit Bumrah’s Influence on His Bowling Development
Arshdeep Singh Credits Jasprit Bumrah for His Bowling Success
India’s rising pace sensation Arshdeep Singh has attributed his remarkable development as a bowler to the invaluable guidance of his senior teammate Jasprit Bumrah. The duo’s formidable partnership played a pivotal role in India’s triumphant run to the T20 World Cup 2024 title, with both pacers delivering match-winning performances throughout the tournament.
Arshdeep, who has swiftly become a cornerstone of India’s bowling lineup in T20 cricket, acknowledged Bumrah’s profound influence in building pressure on opponents, thereby enhancing his own effectiveness and wicket-taking ability.
“I have had a really good bowling partner in Jassi bhai (Jasprit Bumrah), and he has helped me enormously in taking a lot of wickets by creating pressure from the other end. So a lot of credit goes to him as well,” Arshdeep told the media ahead of the third T20I between India and South Africa.
However, Arshdeep emphasized the importance of adapting to varying conditions and situations to maintain his performance level, especially in Bumrah’s absence during the ongoing series.
“But the main thing is how well I can adapt to the conditions and the situations of the game, how I can attack the batsman early on and take some early wickets. And even at the death, how I can outsmart them and bring the game back into our hands,” he added.
Despite facing challenges in replicating his World Cup form, Arshdeep has managed to secure a couple of crucial wickets in the series. With the series currently tied at 1-1, he is focused on refining his approach to help India gain the upper hand in the upcoming matches.
Arshdeep’s rapid rise to prominence has been marked by his ability to swing the ball both ways, generate pace, and execute yorkers with precision. His partnership with Bumrah has formed a formidable bowling duo that has been instrumental in India’s recent successes in T20 cricket.