Michael Vaughn has predicted that Arshdeep Singh will be a record breaker in the future
Former England captain Michael Vaughan heaped praise on Arshdeep Singh after he became India’s leading wicket-taker in T20I cricket in the opening game of the five-match T20I series against England at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on January 22.
Arshdeep Singh completed his impressive figures of 2/17 in the first T20I quota of 2017 to help India restrict England to 132. During the move, left-arm pacer surpassed Yuzvendra Chahal’s 96 wickets to become India’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is with 97 scalps.
Michael Vaughan praised Arshdeep Singh for his dominance in T20I cricket
The 25-year-old, who made his debut in 2022, has never missed a single T20I match for India in the shortest form of the game. Michael Vaughan praised Arshdeep Singh for his ability to swing the ball both ways and said he is now the trusted leader of the bowling attack following his last-gasp victory.
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The Indian pacer’s T20I career has seen rapid progress, and he is just three wickets short of the milestone of 100 wickets, which he can achieve in the second T20I match against England on January 25 in Chennai.
Cricket Pundit believes this is just the beginning of what could be a record-breaking journey for Arshdeep Singh. Vaughan went on to predict that Arshdeep would set a record by the time he finished his career, setting a difficult feat for others to achieve in the future.
He likes the pressure of leading the attack: Michael Vaughan
Michael Vaughan said at Cricbuzz: “He’s a class act — he’s got the ability to move the ball both ways. He seems to love the pressure of leading the attack and being that trend setter. He’s getting close to a hundred (wickets), but he’s going to end it with a lot.”
He added, “He’s got some. I think he gets a lot. (If) he plays that much T20 cricket in the next few years, he’ll get a number on the board when he hangs up his boots that might be tough to catch.
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Meanwhile, former India pacer Zeher Khan says Arshdeep Singh’s consistency in T20I cricket has not been surprising. The legendary bowler said that the Punjab lad’s ability to make an impact with the new ball has been improving with each passing game.
Zaheer Khan praised Arshdeep Singh’s consistency in T20I cricket.
The former World Cup winner pointed out that Arshdeep took every opportunity to explain, especially as seniors often take a break in the T20I format of the game. His consistent performances have not only made him a key player for the men in blue, but also boosted his confidence.
Zaheer Khan signed off: “In the Indian system, the T20I format is the preferred format for top bowlers, and one person who has been playing consistently is Arshdeep. He grabbed the opportunity with both hands. The top wicket-taker in the format will surely give him confidence going forward.