Arshdeep Singh: Player Overview
Arshdeep Singh is a standout Indian cricketer, recognized for his left-arm medium-fast bowling prowess. Born on February 5, 1999, in Madhya Pradesh, he plays domestic cricket for Punjab and represents Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is celebrated for his consistency, fast deliveries, and effectiveness in pressure situations.
Early Life & Domestic Career
- Began training under Jaswant Rai at GNPS School, Chandigarh in 2012.
- Took 13 wickets in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy and 19 wickets for Chandigarh in the Punjab Inter-District ODI Championship (DP Azad Trophy) in 2017.
- Made a significant mark in youth cricket at the 2017 ACC U19 Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur against Malaysia U19.
- Played for Punjab's under-23 side and recorded impressive stats, including a ten-wicket match and a hat-trick in 2018's CK Nayudu Trophy.
IPL and Domestic Success
- Played a pivotal role in India's 2018 U19 World Cup win by taking 7 wickets, including impressive figures in the final.
- Debuted for Punjab in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy and first-class in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy.
- Breakthrough IPL season in 2021 with 18 wickets in 12 matches; in 2024, he ended with 19 wickets in 14 games for Punjab Kings, becoming the joint third-highest wicket-taker and delivering a notable 4/29 performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
International Milestones
- Made his T20I debut against England in July 2022 and his ODI debut in 2022 versus New Zealand.
- Emerged as a leading death-overs specialist for India’s white-ball teams since 2022, renowned for his accurate yorkers exceeding 140 kph.
- Starred in the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, leading India’s wicket charts with 10 wickets in six games.
- Achieved the distinction of joint-highest wicket-taker in the 2024 T20 World Cup, where India emerged champions. By September 2025, he became the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in T20Is, accomplishing the feat in just 64 games.
- Registered his first ODI fifer in 2023, guiding India to a victorious series with 10 wickets at a superb economy rate.
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“He performed well in the T20 format and is a specialist in death-overs... renowned for his deadly yorkers and deliveries that cross 140 kph.”
Summary: Arshdeep Singh, a left-arm quick from Punjab, rapidly evolved into one of India’s most reliable white-ball bowlers, setting multiple records, and becoming a central figure in India’s T20I success, including their 2024 T20 World Cup triumph.
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India TV News — 2025-11-30