Their methods of bowling are as different as chalk and cheese, but Arshdeep Singh values Umran Malik‘s terrifying pace since the batters have a difficult time adjusting to it because of the significant gap between their two speeds.
The pace sensation from Jammu is one of the fastest bowlers in global cricket, routinely hitting 150 clicks, joining the likes of Anrich Nortje from South Africa and Mark Wood from England, to name just a few. Arshdeep Singh is more of a swing bowler, and when he’s in rhythm, he can reach speeds of up to about early 130 kilometres per hour.
Both of the IPL stars made their One Day International debuts against New Zealand in the opening game in Auckland, and the man representing Punjab hopes that their partnership will last for the rest of their careers.
Before the third and final one-day international against New Zealand, which will take place here on Wednesday, Arshdeep Singh stated, “It is always fantastic to bowl alongside Umran and he is also fun-loving so the dressing room vibe remains nice.”
“When it comes to bowling, I gain a lot of advantages from Umran’s delivery since hitters have a difficult time adapting to his speed, which ranges from 155 to 135 kilometres per hour.
And they are fooled by the tempo, while we have a good time bowling with one another. It is my hope that we will be able to maintain this collaboration for the longest possible time “he remarked.
Arshdeep doesn’t want to make too many adjustments to his game now that he’s established himself in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
“In Twenty20 Internationals, I bowl in an attacking style in the beginning and a defensive style at the end of the match. Not much has changed for me in one-day internationals, and whenever and wherever I have the opportunity, I will strive to perform well.”
After India’s defeat to Pakistan in an Asia Cup match played in Dubai, Arshdeep was subjected to vicious trolling on social media, marking the first time in his young career that he had experienced the worst aspects of fandom. In addition to that, an intoxicated supporter had verbally harassed him as he was getting aboard the team bus.
However, the 23-year-old man demonstrated a level of maturity that was above his years when he stated that he has learned to take everything in stride.
“When we don’t perform well, the fans have the right to criticise us, but when we do, they show love and gratitude for our efforts. They are really passionate about both the game and the squad. Along the process, you will experience both love and criticism, but the important thing is to be able to accept both with the same amount of humility “Arshdeep remarked.
Recently, he received a lot of love in Australia, and there were quite a number of ardent Arshdeep admirers who would have his images printed on their T-shirts. Recently, he was in Australia.
“It feels fantastic to see (people wearing T-shirts with his photo) and writing lyrics devoted to him but attention is always on the game, good or bad, and one needs to handle oneself well,” he said. “The focus is always on the gameArshdeep Singh, and one needs to conduct oneself well.”
Being present in each moment is the one thing that matters the most to him.