Arshdeep Singh can do what Zaheer Khan did for India: Anil Kumble

Former captain Anil Kumble feels younger left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has the potential to do “wonderful things for India”, like Zaheer Khan did in his illustrious profession.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Oct 25, 2022 22:49 IST

Expect Arshdeep Singh to go on to do great issues for India: Anil Kumble (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Former captain Anil Kumble has heaped wealthy reward on Arshdeep Singh, saying that the younger left-arm pacer has the potential to emulate Zaheer Khan and do “wonderful things for India.

Arshdeep has been in super form since his debut and has produced some impactful performances, including a three-wicket haul against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Kumble, who witnessed Arshdeep’s growth from close quarters as Punjab Kings head coach, is hugely impressed with the lanky pacer.

“…Arshdeep has definitely matured and I’d wish to see him keep it up. Probably what Zak (Zaheer Khan) did for India…

“… I expect Arshdeep to go on to do some wonderful things for India,” mentioned Kumble mentioned on ESPNcricinfo’s Open Mic programme, drawing a comparability with Zaheer, the most effective quick bowlers to have performed for the nation.

Arshdeep has proven that not solely he can land yorkers within the dying overs, he may also make an influence with the brand new ball.

“I was really impressed with Arshdeep, how he’s come through. I worked with him for three years and I could see the kind of development that he has had in the T20 format, and last year’s IPL was a classic example of how he handled the pressure.

“He maybe bowled the robust overs for the group and yeah, you do not all the time have a look at the wickets column within the T20 sport, you have a look at what moments the bowler comes up with.

“And the temperament that he’s shown, it’s wonderful. We saw that again in the India-Pakistan game. When you have 90,000 people at the MCG, it’s always challenging.

Kumble feels Pakistan have the best bowling attack in the T20 World Cup.

“Pakistan definitely have the perfect pace-bowling assault, for positive. They lacked the all-rounder that Australia have. Australia have, total, assault, when it comes to having choices. India definitely has good spinners. If you ask me, I believe Pakistan have the perfect fast-bowling assault,” he added.

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Oct 25, 2022