Arshdeep Singh on working with Rahul Dravid: I’ve fond reminiscences of U-19 World Cup, will attempt to decide up his mind

Punjab’s left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, chosen as a web bowler for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour, is happy to work along with his 2018 U-19 World Cup-winning coach Rahul Dravid and has vowed to impress the coach throughout the collection.“To get a call was surreal. I was not expecting it at all. And to work with Rahul sir again is kind of a cherry on the cake. I have very fond memories of working with Rahul Sir. It is a great opportunity for me to work with him again. He is someone who treats every player in the squad equally. I will try to impress him and will definitely pick up his brain in the Sri Lanka tour,” Arshdeep instructed IndiaToday.In. Punjab Kings Arshdeep Singh celebrates a wicket (Courtesy: AFP)The Shikhar Dhawan-led workforce will play three ODIs and three T20Is towards the hosts on the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo. The ODIs will happen on July 13, 16, and 18, whereas the T20Is will likely be performed on July 21, 23, and 25.Three years in the past, India gained the U-19 World Cup beneath the management of Prithvi Shaw in New Zealand. The workforce was hand-picked by Rahul Dravid, the coach of the workforce. During the marketing campaign, the popular fast-bowling troika consisted of Ishan Porel, Shivam Mavi, and Kamlesh Nagarkoti. Arshdeep Singh acquired his likelihood solely when Porel was injured. Arshdeep picked three wickets from the 2 matches and confirmed immense potential. Along with Porel, Mavi and Nagarkoti, he was marked as one for the long run.“I have very fond memories of the U-19 World Cup. It was Rahul sir, who picked me for the U-19 World Cup and has always appreciated my performance, whether it is for Punjab in the domestic circuit or the Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL),” mentioned Arshdeep.KL Rahul’s go-to man If it was one Rahul (Dravid), who confirmed the potential in Arshdeep, then it was one other Rahul (KL) who helped him flourish. In the IPL 2020, which was held within the UAE, Arshdeep caught everybody’s consideration. The teenager performed a pivotal function in Punjab Kings’ resurgence throughout the second half of the event. Arshdeep Singh with Punjab Kings skipper KL Rahul (Courtesy: AFP)Arshdeep grew to become Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul’s go-to bowler on the loss of life and impressed the skipper along with his ability, angle, and arduous work. Arshdeep credit his progress to the IPL and Punjab Kings.“Playing in the IPL changed me as a cricketer. When you start to bowl the likes of KL Rahul, Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, David Malan, Nicholas Pooran in the nets, it helps you analyse your own flaws. The fear factor of bowling the crucial overs in the match has gone. I have started to back my executions, which helped me get the required results,” mentioned Arshdeep.Shami’s helpful suggestions Arshdeep feels that spending time with Mohammed Shami within the IPL has helped him enhance as a bowler by leaps and bounds. The impression Shami has had on Arshdeep is immense, and it’s mirrored in his efficiency as he confirmed no nerves towards the power-hitters of the opposition groups.Arshdeep obtained invaluable suggestions from Mohammed Shami.“During the IPL, Shami bhai has always told me that for a fast bowler to reach perfection, one needs to keep on improving. It is a continuous process. And to increase my speed, he also suggested a few tricks. He has asked me to bowl with a shorter run-up and to work on my arm speed. It will help me generate pace. I have worked on it and will execute it in Sri Lanka in the nets,” mentioned Arshdeep.On India dream The transition from U-19 cricket to the nationwide facet is just not assured, even for probably the most gifted junior stars. In India, that path is much more difficult as a result of it’s important to jostle for house. 100-odd equally gifted boys are on the identical observe, and only some are in a position to escape of the pack and transfer forward; the bulk will stay a part of the gang.“I started playing the game because I fell in love with it as a kid. I am not someone who thinks about the results. My childhood coach Jastwan Rai has always told me to trust the process. My aim has always been to give my 100 per cent on the ground and keep learning from my seniors and juniors.“My ultimate aim is to play for India, and I have reached one step closer to my dream. But the actual work has just begun,” he signed off.