Pacer Arshdeep Singh was a part of TeamIndia’s 15-member squad for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 but didn’t get a chance in the playing XI in any of the five Tests. Before the fourth Test in Manchester,
the 26-year-old picked up a left-thumb injury and couldn’t record his participation in the remaining two games. However, after seven months , he will be seen in action for India again in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 to be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28. The speedster’s responsibility will be to support India fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah to bolster India’s pace-bowling attack.
Arshdeep Singh, who is currently serving North Zone in the Duleep Trophy 2025, spoke to the broadcasters and revealed that his teammate Mohammed Siraj taught him how to spend the boring period during the England Test series. “Mentally, in the last two months, I have learnt how to enjoy the boring time. In Test cricket or red-ball matches, there is a time when the work gets boring. Like the session after lunch, the ball doesn't do anything... how can you enjoy that? I spoke to Siraj, he told me that when nothing is happening, how you enjoy that phase will tell you how successful you can be in red-ball cricket. He gave me this small tip and I really liked it,” said Arshdeep.
Arshdeep Singh’s outing against the East Zone
Serving North Zone against East Zone in the Duleep Trophy 2025 quarter-final, Arshdeep Singh bowled 17 overs and took one wicket. Before this contest, he played for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Donning PBKS colours, he grabbed 21 wickets in 17 matches at an economy of 8.88.
In the upcoming continental competition, Arshdeep will be expected to show his fierce side for India. He has played 63 T20 Internationals (T20I), he has claimed 99 wickets at an economy of 8.29.
