Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised India’s fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, stating that he is a player with long-term potential who is capable of excelling in all three cricket formats. Chopra expressed his surprise at Arshdeep’s inclusion in India’s Asian Games squad, which is scheduled to commence on September 23.
During a discussion on his YouTube channel, Chopra emphasized the significant upside that Arshdeep possesses and confidently asserted that he has the ability to represent India in all three formats of the game. Arshdeep has already displayed his prowess by taking 41 wickets in 26 Twenty20 International matches for the national team.
“I am surprised Arshdeep Singh’s name is in this team. I am surprised because they are not considering him for ODIs at all. You didn’t consider him for the T20Is as well in the West Indies. Now you are not considering him for the Asia Cup and are already keeping him out of the World Cup list. What has happened?,”
said Chopra.
Chopra further remarked that, with an eye on the upcoming World Cup, India will require an additional fast-bowling option alongside Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj. Meanwhile, Mukesh Kumar has been selected to be a part of all three Indian squads for the ongoing tour of West Indies.
“Maybe you are thinking Bumrah, Shami and everyone will be fit there. Bumrah, Shami, Siraj – who will be the fourth one? That will be a question.
Arshdeep or Mukesh Kumar could have been there but they are not there. So is Umran Malik that player who the Indian team is thinking about because you will need a fourth pacer?,”
said Chopra.
