Arshdeep Singh played an important role in India’s 2026 T20 World Cup winning campaign. As he eyes maiden title with Punjab Kings, former Indian all-rounder raises concern that he needs to focus on his swing with the new balls.
Arshdeep played a very important role in India’s title victory, he took 9 wickets in 8 matches. During the Super 8s, Arshdeep surpassed Jasprit Bumrah (33 wickets) to become India’s leading wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history. Despite his outstanding performance ahead of IPL 2026, Irfan Pathan believes Arshdeep has lost his swing in new balls.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pathan said, “Arshdeep, who was your highest wicket-taker, has been consistently taking wickets. One thing he will definitely need to focus on is how he bowls with the new ball. Because over the past year, or slightly less than a year, from what I have observed, he hasn’t been bowling much inswing with the new ball.”
Pathan acknowledged that Arshdeep’s stats have declined with the new ball, and he needs to pay attention to that.
“His statistics, compared to before and after the Asia Cup, have slightly declined in terms of new-ball bowling. He will need to pay attention to that, and also keep an eye on his economy rate,” said Pathan.
Arshdeep Singh In IPL
Arshdeep Singh has been consistent for the Punjab Kings since his IPL debut in 2019. He has taken 97 wickets in 82 IPL matches for the franchise with a concerning economy rate of nine. He was retained by the Kings before the 2025 IPL auction for Rs 18 Crore, and he played a vital role in taking his side to the final, where they eventually lost to the first-time winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Singh is also the leading wicket-taker for India in the T20Is with 127 wickets in 84 matches. He is expected to play a big role for Punjab if the Kings are looking to finish this season with a trophy.
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