<p>India secured a dominating seven-wicket win against South Africa in the third T20I at the&nbsp;<strong> </strong>Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday (Dec 14). Chasing a modest total of 118 runs in 20 overs, India got off to a strong start as openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill added 50 runs together. Abhishek scored 35 before being dismissed by Corbin Bosch. Gill then built another steady partnership with Tilak Varma, adding 32 runs, before Marco Jansen removed Gill for 28.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 25, while Shivam Dube stayed not out on 10 to finish the chase for their team. Captain Suryakumar Yadav also chipped in with 12 runs, hitting two boundaries.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/under-19-asia-cup-india-crush-pakistan-by-90-runs-in-a-rain-affected-match-1765720070849"><strong>Under-19 Asia Cup: India crush Pakistan by 90 runs in a rain-affected match</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For South Africa, Lungi Ngidi (1/23), Marco Jansen (1/24) and Corbin Bosch (1/18) claimed one wicket each. With this win, India now lead the five-match series 2-1.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, after winning the toss, Suryakumar Yadav chose to bowl first. South Africa’s batting began on a poor note, with openers Quinton de Kock (1) and Reeza Hendricks (0) getting out cheaply.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Aiden Markram tried to steady the innings with a well made half-century but was dismissed by Arshdeep Singh for 61. Donovan Ferreira (20) and Anrich Nortje (12) were the only other batters to reach double figures.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For India, Arshdeep Singh (2/13), Harshit Rana (2/34), Kuldeep Yadav (2/12) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/11) took two wickets each, while Hardik Pandya (1/23) and Shivam Dube (1/21) claimed one wicket apiece.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-lionel-messi-arrives-at-wankhede-stadium-meets-sunil-chhetri-during-goat-tour-1765715921220"><strong>Watch | Lionel Messi arrives at Wankhede Stadium, meets Sunil Chhetri, Sachin Tendulkar during GOAT Tour</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Suryakumar and Co. will now head to Lucknow for the fourth T20I and will also look to continue the winning momentum.</p>

Suryakumar and Co. will now head to Lucknow for the fourth T20I and will also look to continue the winning momentum.

India secured a dominating seven-wicket win against South Africa in the third T20I at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday (Dec 14). Chasing a modest total of 118 runs in 20 overs, India got off to a strong start as openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill added 50 runs together. Abhishek scored 35 before being dismissed by Corbin Bosch. Gill then built another steady partnership with Tilak Varma, adding 32 runs, before Marco Jansen removed Gill for 28. Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 25, while Shivam Dube stayed not out on 10 to finish the chase for their team. Captain Suryakumar Yadav also chipped in with 12 runs, hitting two boundaries. Also Read - Under-19 Asia Cup: India crush Pakistan by 90 runs in a rain-affected match For South Africa, Lungi Ngidi (1/23), Marco Jansen (1/24) and Corbin Bosch (1/18) claimed one wicket each. With this win, India now lead the five-match series 2-1. Earlier, after winning the toss, Suryakumar Yadav chose to bowl first. South Africa’s batting began on a poor note, with openers Quinton de Kock (1) and Reeza Hendricks (0) getting out cheaply. Aiden Markram tried to steady the innings with a well made half-century but was dismissed by Arshdeep Singh for 61. Donovan Ferreira (20) and Anrich Nortje (12) were the only other batters to reach double figures. For India, Arshdeep Singh (2/13), Harshit Rana (2/34), Kuldeep Yadav (2/12) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/11) took two wickets each, while Hardik Pandya (1/23) and Shivam Dube (1/21) claimed one wicket apiece. Also Read - Watch | Lionel Messi arrives at Wankhede Stadium, meets Sunil Chhetri, Sachin Tendulkar during GOAT Tour Suryakumar and Co. will now head to Lucknow for the fourth T20I and will also look to continue the winning momentum.

<p>Suryakumar and Co. will now head to Lucknow for the fourth T20I and will also look to continue the winning momentum.</p>

IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: India hammer South Africa by 7 wickets, lead series 2-1

<p>In the second T20I between India and South Africa at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday (Dec 11) was visibly upset after pacer Arshdeep Singh bowled seven wides in a single over. The left-arm pacer needed 13 balls to finish the 11th over and looked completely out of rhythm. His attempted wide yorkers kept going wrong and commentators noted the rising tension in the Indian dugout. The crowd reacted loudly to the repeated extras and the pressure on Indian bowlers increased as Arshdeep struggled to control his line.</p><h2>Watch the video -&nbsp;</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No matter the situation, abusing a youngster is never justified. Shame on Gautam Gambhir for his actions towards Arshdeep Singh <a href="https://t.co/05Ie1q4auy">pic.twitter.com/05Ie1q4auy</a></p>&mdash; 𝐀𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@AaravMsd_07) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaravMsd_07/status/1999125808259244081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, India won the toss and chose to bowl first. South Africa had a slow start with opener Reeza Hendricks falling for eight to Varun Chakaravarthy. After that, Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram (23) steadied the innings, but Markram was later dismissed by Chakaravarthy in the 11th over.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-love-indian-vice-captain-smriti-mandhana-opens-up-after-wedding-call-off-1765452789672"><strong>I love..: Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana opens up after wedding call-off</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At the time of writing, South Africa were 131/2 after 13 overs, with De Kock on 73 and Dewald Brevis on 6. For India, Varun Chakaravarthy was the only bowler to take two important wickets.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-shahid-afridi-reignites-verbal-feud-with-gautam-gambhir-says-you-are-not-always-1765428799906"><strong>Shahid Afridi reignites verbal feud with Gautam Gambhir, says 'you are not always...'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now, it will be interesting to see how Indian bowlers will try to stop South Africa’s strong batting lineup, while the Proteas will look to post a big total and put India under early pressure as they aim to level the five-match T20I series.</p>

Now, it will be interesting to see how Indian bowlers will try to stop South Africa’s strong batting lineup, while the Proteas will look to post a big total and put India under early pressure as they aim to level the five-match T20I series.

In the second T20I between India and South Africa at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday (Dec 11) was visibly upset after pacer Arshdeep Singh bowled seven wides in a single over. The left-arm pacer needed 13 balls to finish the 11th over and looked completely out of rhythm. His attempted wide yorkers kept going wrong and commentators noted the rising tension in the Indian dugout. The crowd reacted loudly to the repeated extras and the pressure on Indian bowlers increased as Arshdeep struggled to control his line. Watch the video -

<p>Now, it will be interesting to see how Indian bowlers will try to stop South Africa’s strong batting lineup, while the Proteas will look to post a big total and put India under early pressure as they aim to level the five-match T20I series.</p>

IND vs SA, 2nd T20I: Gautam Gambhir loses cool as Arshdeep Singh bowls seven wides in an over - WATCH

As India announced their squad for the ODI series against South Africa, lets have a look at the top five players who can be the game changer for India in the upcoming series. This list includes the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh and KL Rahul

<p>As India announced their squad for the ODI series against South Africa, lets have a look at the top five players who can be the game changer for India in the upcoming series. This list includes the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh and KL Rahul</p>

IND vs SA, ODI series: 5 Indian players to watch out for ft Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

<p>Arshdeep Singh is India's highest wicket-taker in T20Is but was made to sit out of the first two T20Is in the ongoing series against Australia. The decision drew a lot ire from fans and former cricketers alike. The left-arm pacer was then included in the third T20I of the series. Arshdeep not only justified his selection with 3/35 but won the Player of the Match award as well in India's series-levelling win. India's bowling coach Morne Morkel, however, has shed some light on the team's decision to sit out Arshdeep.</p><h2>Morkel on Arshdeep sitting out of playing XI</h2><p>“It is not easy,” Morkel conceded about Arshdeep. “There will always be disappointment in terms of players and selection, but that is something at times that, as a player, is uncontrollable.”</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-zimbabwe-sean-williams-world-s-second-longest-serving-active-cricketer-enters-rehab-for-drug-addiction-1762319472405">Zimbabwe's Sean Williams enters rehab for drug addiction, loses contract</a></p><p>“For us, from our side, we just keep on asking them to work hard and try hard and be ready for when they do get the opportunity. There are limited games now leading into the T20 World Cup, so it is essential for us to see how the players can react in certain situations under pressure; otherwise, it will be unknown to us. So it is a bit of playing those sorts of games and then still having the mindset to win the game of cricket,” he added.</p><h2>Arshdeep's performance for India in T20Is</h2><p>Arshdeep has been a standout performer for India in T20Is ever since making his debut in 2022 on the back of his performance in IPL. Arshdeep has since played 66 T20Is for India and has taken 104 wickets - the only Indian bowler to take 100+ wickets in the format. In the IPL, Arshdeep has played 82 matches and has taken 97 wickets - fourth most for a left-arm pacer behind Trent Boult (143), Ashish Nehra (106) and Zaheer Khan (102).</p>

Arshdeep has been a standout performer for India in T20Is ever since making his debut in 2022 on the back of his performance in IPL. Arshdeep has since played 66 T20Is for India and has taken 104 wickets - the only Indian bowler to take 100+ wickets in the format. 

Arshdeep Singh is India's highest wicket-taker in T20Is but was made to sit out of the first two T20Is in the ongoing series against Australia. The decision drew a lot ire from fans and former cricketers alike. The left-arm pacer was then included in the third T20I of the series. Arshdeep not only justified his selection with 3/35 but won the Player of the Match award as well in India's series-levelling win. India's bowling coach Morne Morkel, however, has shed some light on the team's decision to sit out Arshdeep. Morkel on Arshdeep sitting out of playing XI “It is not easy,” Morkel conceded about Arshdeep. “There will always be disappointment in terms of players and selection, but that is something at times that, as a player, is uncontrollable.” Also Read - Zimbabwe's Sean Williams enters rehab for drug addiction, loses contract “For us, from our side, we just keep on asking them to work hard and try hard and be ready for when they do get the opportunity. There are limited games now leading into the T20 World Cup, so it is essential for us to see how the players can react in certain situations under pressure; otherwise, it will be unknown to us. So it is a bit of playing those sorts of games and then still having the mindset to win the game of cricket,” he added. Arshdeep's performance for India in T20Is Arshdeep has been a standout performer for India in T20Is ever since making his debut in 2022 on the back of his performance in IPL. Arshdeep has since played 66 T20Is for India and has taken 104 wickets - the only Indian bowler to take 100+ wickets in the format. In the IPL, Arshdeep has played 82 matches and has taken 97 wickets - fourth most for a left-arm pacer behind Trent Boult (143), Ashish Nehra (106) and Zaheer Khan (102).

<p>Arshdeep has been a standout performer for India in T20Is ever since making his debut in 2022 on the back of his performance in IPL. Arshdeep has since played 66 T20Is for India and has taken 104 wickets - the only Indian bowler to take 100+ wickets in the format.&nbsp;</p>

India bowling coach Morkel shares reason behind making Arshdeep sit out of playing XI

<p>India’s highest T20I wicket taker, Arshdeep Singh, has finally returned to the playing XI for the third game against Australia in Hobart on Sunday (Nov 2). After warming benching for the first two games, with India playing seamer Harshit Rana in his place, Arshdeep returned, with India making as many as three changes to their playing XI. Trailing (0-1) in this five-match series, India, desperate for a win, included keeper-batter Jitesh Sharma for Sanju Samson and Washington Sundar for Kuldeep Yadav. Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to field first.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On the other hand, Australia also made a change to their side, bringing in all-rounder Sean Abbott for Josh Hazlewood, who was released after the 2nd T20I to prepare for the home Ashes, starting November 21 in Perth.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rajesh-banik-former-india-under15-cricketer-and-tripura-captain-dies-in-road-accident-1762066102095"><strong>Rajesh Banik, former India U-15 cricketer and Tripura captain, dies in road accident</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Here are the two teams –</strong><br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Australia -</strong> Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis(w), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>India -</strong> Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Even though the fans continued to wonder what wrong Samson did to anyone to not get an extended run in this format despite peaking at the top from July 2024 until the Asia Cup this year, they were elated to see Arshdeep back in India’s T20I side for the first time since playing against Sri Lanka in the concluded continental tournament in the UAE.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The left-arm seamer, however, extended his lead at the top of the wickets tally for India in T20Is, with two quick scalps in his first two overs, removing the dangerous Travis Head (6) and Josh Inglis (1).&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Check out how social media reacted to Arshdeep’s inclusion -</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A great start for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> as Arshdeep Singh strikes in the very first over to dismiss Travis Head.<br><br>Live - <a href="https://t.co/7lGDijSY0L">https://t.co/7lGDijSY0L</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/3rdT20I?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#3rdT20I</a> <a href="https://t.co/PC7QHzxTN1">pic.twitter.com/PC7QHzxTN1</a></p>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1984898803460366819?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> Arshdeep Singh took another wicket 🔥 <br>Best bowler of T20I 💕 <a href="https://t.co/9F8JyUQm5N">pic.twitter.com/9F8JyUQm5N</a></p>&mdash; imjobless 🇮🇳 (@sam_jobless) <a href="https://twitter.com/sam_jobless/status/1984901268478066884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is why you need Arshdeep Singh in T20Is. Powerplay wickets &amp; death bowling. 🔥</p>&mdash; Bhawana (@cricbhawana) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricbhawana/status/1984900595350983144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ARSHDEEP SINGH IS ON FIRE..!!!!<br><br>- 2 Wickets in 2 Overs for him. <a href="https://t.co/Lrl2EvgaU6">pic.twitter.com/Lrl2EvgaU6</a></p>&mdash; Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImTanujSingh/status/1984900409048375660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">took only 4 balls to take wicket of Travis Head.<br><br>Welcome back Arshdeep Singh🔥 <a href="https://t.co/2JuhR7PSg1">pic.twitter.com/2JuhR7PSg1</a></p>&mdash; TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) <a href="https://twitter.com/TukTuk_Academy/status/1984899272417165748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">Arshdeep 𝙎𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙤𝙣 Singh <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IYKYK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IYKYK</a> 😉🎯 <a href="https://t.co/cNGdp9BlZt">pic.twitter.com/cNGdp9BlZt</a></p>&mdash; KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKRiders/status/1984900518779756563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hello Gautam Gambhir, this is Arshdeep Singh for you.<br><br>Best Indian bowler in T20Is. 🗿 <a href="https://t.co/uzsggFwQ8i">pic.twitter.com/uzsggFwQ8i</a></p>&mdash; Selfless⁴⁵ (@SelflessCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SelflessCricket/status/1984900532176347554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Arshdeep removed two Australian wickets in his first two overs upon returning to the Indian team for the third T20I in Hobart.

India’s highest T20I wicket taker, Arshdeep Singh, has finally returned to the playing XI for the third game against Australia in Hobart on Sunday (Nov 2). After warming benching for the first two games, with India playing seamer Harshit Rana in his place, Arshdeep returned, with India making as many as three changes to their playing XI. Trailing (0-1) in this five-match series, India, desperate for a win, included keeper-batter Jitesh Sharma for Sanju Samson and Washington Sundar for Kuldeep Yadav. Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to field first. On the other hand, Australia also made a change to their side, bringing in all-rounder Sean Abbott for Josh Hazlewood, who was released after the 2nd T20I to prepare for the home Ashes, starting November 21 in Perth. Also read | Rajesh Banik, former India U-15 cricketer and Tripura captain, dies in road accident Here are the two teams – Australia - Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis(w), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann India - Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah Even though the fans continued to wonder what wrong Samson did to anyone to not get an extended run in this format despite peaking at the top from July 2024 until the Asia Cup this year, they were elated to see Arshdeep back in India’s T20I side for the first time since playing against Sri Lanka in the concluded continental tournament in the UAE. The left-arm seamer, however, extended his lead at the top of the wickets tally for India in T20Is, with two quick scalps in his first two overs, removing the dangerous Travis Head (6) and Josh Inglis (1). Check out how social media reacted to Arshdeep’s inclusion -

<p>Arshdeep removed two Australian wickets in his first two overs upon returning to the Indian team for the third T20I in Hobart.</p>

IND vs AUS 3rd T20I: Social media buzzes over Arshdeep Singh’s return; India make 3 changes, Harshit benched

<p>Team India is playing another white-ball game Down Under, and for the third time in this ongoing series, there are no signs of their highest wicket-taker in T20Is, Arshdeep Singh, in the playing XI. Although his absence from the recently concluded three-match ODI series is understandable, given he is not among the first-team picks in that format, the head coach and captain benching him for the first T20I in Canberra irked the fans, who took to social media to bash Gautam Gambhir for his ‘biased selection’. India is playing two seamers in the series opener, ace quick Jasprit Bumrah, who returns to the side, and Harshit Rana.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-1st-t20i-australia-win-toss-and-field-first-bumrah-returns-no-arshdeep-1761724187747">Suryakumar Yadav lost the toss, with Australian captain Mitchell Marsh sending India out to bat first</a> at the Manuka Oval. Upon announcing the team for the first of the five games, the Indian Cricket Fans were left shocked over Arshdeep’s omission.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Although he hasn’t been part of Team India’s T20I setup lately, having been benched in most games in the Asia Cup this year, his credentials are too good not to consider him for selection.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>With 101 wickets in 65 contested matches, Arshdeep Singh leads the wickets tally for India in the shortest format, with Hardik Pandya, the second-highest wicket-taker in T20Is, also absent from the scene. Jasprit Bumrah, the ace quick, sits in the third place with 96 wickets and counting and the out-of-favour leggie Yuzvendra Chahal, who also has as many wickets (96) to his name, was not even considered for selection.<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Here is Team India’s playing XI for their series opener against Australia –</strong><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Here are some of the social media reactions to Arshdeep’s omission from the playing XI -&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am watching Indian Cricket since 18 years but never seen this level of blatant favouritism in Indian Cricket where performers who are at their peak getting dropped for coach&#39;s franchise parchis.<br><br>Arshdeep is not in team after taking highest wickets at T2OI WC 2024. Shame!!</p>&mdash; Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rajiv1841/status/1983445912212123935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No Arshdeep Singh in 1st T20 🤯<br><br>Highest wicket taker for India in T20 is not in Playing XI. GOAT Harshit Rana is playing in place of Arshdeep Singh. Wow Coach Gautam Gambhir. <br><br>Politics Gautam Gambhir favouritism..!! <a href="https://t.co/gZRxY0S22y">pic.twitter.com/gZRxY0S22y</a></p>&mdash; VIKAS (@Vikas662005) <a href="https://twitter.com/Vikas662005/status/1983441670227280259?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No Place for India&#39;s Leading Wicket taker in T20Is - Arshdeep Singh<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/JBZ2sjD3yt">pic.twitter.com/JBZ2sjD3yt</a></p>&mdash; Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheYorkerBall/status/1983442424379912472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">India&#39;s highest wicket taker in T20Is, Arshdeep Singh isn&#39;t playing, wow man unreal politics. <a href="https://t.co/2hhwUXEXfi">pic.twitter.com/2hhwUXEXfi</a></p>&mdash; Aditya Soni (@imAdsoni) <a href="https://twitter.com/imAdsoni/status/1983444881361281075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No Arshdeep Singh, what’s the logic?</p>&mdash; Manoj Dimri (@manoj_dimri) <a href="https://twitter.com/manoj_dimri/status/1983443247826645008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Arshdeep singh &gt;&gt;&gt; farzi rana anyday 🤡 <a href="https://t.co/QRtbK0gnNq">pic.twitter.com/QRtbK0gnNq</a></p>&mdash; कृष्णा (@iiamkrshn) <a href="https://twitter.com/iiamkrshn/status/1983443263341371555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Arshdeep Singh- Highest wicket taker for India in T20Is makes way for Harshit Rana. 🙏🏽 <a href="https://t.co/yGdYZBxqlv">pic.twitter.com/yGdYZBxqlv</a></p>&mdash; Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) <a href="https://twitter.com/academy_dinda/status/1983444320696054090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Curious Case of Arshdeep Singh <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsAUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsAUS</a></p>&mdash; Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) <a href="https://twitter.com/vikrantgupta73/status/1983450777365696588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Arshdeep singh…</p>&mdash; Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) <a href="https://twitter.com/IrfanPathan/status/1983450891903709526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WTF!!!!<br><br>Arshdeep Singh who is India&#39;s all time highest wicket taker in T2OI, performed everywhere he played is dropped from team India&#39;s XI for KKR&#39;s Parchi Harshit Rana again!!!!<br><br>Harshit may take a fifer here but this won&#39;t be justified. What Arsh has done to Dumb Gambhir?? <a href="https://t.co/sBQmlVCqN3">pic.twitter.com/sBQmlVCqN3</a></p>&mdash; Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rajiv1841/status/1983442340120514642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Since last playing a dead-rubber during this year's Asia Cup, Arshdeep hasn't found a place in India's white-ball teams despite being their highest wicket-taker in the T20Is.

Team India is playing another white-ball game Down Under, and for the third time in this ongoing series, there are no signs of their highest wicket-taker in T20Is, Arshdeep Singh, in the playing XI. Although his absence from the recently concluded three-match ODI series is understandable, given he is not among the first-team picks in that format, the head coach and captain benching him for the first T20I in Canberra irked the fans, who took to social media to bash Gautam Gambhir for his ‘biased selection’. India is playing two seamers in the series opener, ace quick Jasprit Bumrah, who returns to the side, and Harshit Rana. Suryakumar Yadav lost the toss, with Australian captain Mitchell Marsh sending India out to bat first at the Manuka Oval. Upon announcing the team for the first of the five games, the Indian Cricket Fans were left shocked over Arshdeep’s omission. Although he hasn’t been part of Team India’s T20I setup lately, having been benched in most games in the Asia Cup this year, his credentials are too good not to consider him for selection. With 101 wickets in 65 contested matches, Arshdeep Singh leads the wickets tally for India in the shortest format, with Hardik Pandya, the second-highest wicket-taker in T20Is, also absent from the scene. Jasprit Bumrah, the ace quick, sits in the third place with 96 wickets and counting and the out-of-favour leggie Yuzvendra Chahal, who also has as many wickets (96) to his name, was not even considered for selection. Here is Team India’s playing XI for their series opener against Australia – Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah Here are some of the social media reactions to Arshdeep’s omission from the playing XI -

<p>Since last playing a dead-rubber during this year's Asia Cup, Arshdeep hasn't found a place in India's white-ball teams despite being their highest wicket-taker in the T20Is.</p>

IND vs AUS 1st T20I: Arshdeep’s omission irks fans, netizens bash head coach Gambhir over ‘biased selection’

<p>Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to field first in the first T20I against India at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. The Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team sees ace quick Jasprit Bumrah returning to the side, and India’s highest wicket-taker in this format, Arshdeep Singh, finds no place in the playing XI. Besides, for the hosts, Josh Hazlewood leads the pace attack, with Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett backing him up. Marcus Stoinis and Tim David return to the T20I side. Bad news for India, however, is that all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is ruled out of the first three games due to a left quadriceps injury sustained during the second ODI in Adelaide.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Here are the two sides for the series opener -</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>India -</strong> Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(captain), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Australia -</strong> Mitchell Marsh (captain), Travis Head, Josh Inglis(w), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We are going to bowl first. It’s a good surface. I think most times we come to Canberra, it’s always a great surface, beautiful ground, and it’s going to be a stellar crowd, so I’m looking forward to it,” Marsh said at the toss.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Considering several changes to Australia’s T20I squad for this series, the hosts picked up a potent XI for the series opener. Praising the Indian Team for their recent success in this format, Marsh said, “As we know, India are the number one-ranked side in the world for a reason, so I’m certainly up and about for the contest.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="‘His performance said it all,’ Bengal coach backs Mohammed Shami for India return after Ranji heroics"><strong>‘His performance said it all,’ Bengal coach backs Mohammed Shami for India return after Ranji heroics</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>On the other hand, Suryakumar, the Indian captain, admitted to wanting to bat first only if he had won the toss.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“We were looking to bat first. I mean, it looks like a good wicket. And I heard from our analysts that there have not been a lot of games played here. Might get slower in the second innings. So, yeah, we wanted to bat first,” he said.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking on picking up the best XI from this squad, Surya said it’s not a bad headache to have, while mentioning who all missed out on the playing XI.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“Big headache, yeah. It's a good headache. It's not a bad headache. It's a good headache to have. But yeah, good to have so many options. The guys who are missing out are Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep and Nitish,” he continued.</p>

Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is ruled out of the first three games due to a left quadriceps injury sustained during the second ODI in Adelaide.

Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to field first in the first T20I against India at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. The Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team sees ace quick Jasprit Bumrah returning to the side, and India’s highest wicket-taker in this format, Arshdeep Singh, finds no place in the playing XI. Besides, for the hosts, Josh Hazlewood leads the pace attack, with Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett backing him up. Marcus Stoinis and Tim David return to the T20I side. Bad news for India, however, is that all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is ruled out of the first three games due to a left quadriceps injury sustained during the second ODI in Adelaide. Here are the two sides for the series opener - India - Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(captain), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah Australia - Mitchell Marsh (captain), Travis Head, Josh Inglis(w), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood “We are going to bowl first. It’s a good surface. I think most times we come to Canberra, it’s always a great surface, beautiful ground, and it’s going to be a stellar crowd, so I’m looking forward to it,” Marsh said at the toss. Considering several changes to Australia’s T20I squad for this series, the hosts picked up a potent XI for the series opener. Praising the Indian Team for their recent success in this format, Marsh said, “As we know, India are the number one-ranked side in the world for a reason, so I’m certainly up and about for the contest.” Also read | ‘His performance said it all,’ Bengal coach backs Mohammed Shami for India return after Ranji heroics On the other hand, Suryakumar, the Indian captain, admitted to wanting to bat first only if he had won the toss. “We were looking to bat first. I mean, it looks like a good wicket. And I heard from our analysts that there have not been a lot of games played here. Might get slower in the second innings. So, yeah, we wanted to bat first,” he said. Speaking on picking up the best XI from this squad, Surya said it’s not a bad headache to have, while mentioning who all missed out on the playing XI. “Big headache, yeah. It's a good headache. It's not a bad headache. It's a good headache to have. But yeah, good to have so many options. The guys who are missing out are Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep and Nitish,” he continued.

<p>Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is ruled out of the first three games due to a left quadriceps injury sustained during the second ODI in Adelaide.</p>

IND vs AUS 1st T20I: Australia win toss and field first; Bumrah returns, no Arshdeep

<p>Controversy unfolded in the final Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash on Friday (Sep 26) after Sri Lanka batter Dasun Shanaka was given not out against India. Playing at the Dubai International Stadium in the final Super Four contest, a controversial decision took centre stage before the match headed into a Super Over as both teams finished with 202 runs. India would later win the Super Over to maintain their unbeaten run.</p><h2><strong>Shanaka run out controversy explained</strong></h2><p>On the fourth ball of the Super Over, Sri Lanka batter Dasun Shanaka flicked a ball going down the leg, which was caught by Sanju Samson. Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh appealed for a caught-behind while Shanaka (at striker’s end) and Kamindu Mendis (non-striker’s end) ran to get a run. However, it was during this time that Samson’s direct hit saw Shanaka fall short and was on the verge of being run out. However, at the same phase of play, Arshdeep’s appeal for a caught-behind went in his favour and the batter was dismissed out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933"><strong>ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, that decision was challenged by the batter, upon which he was given not out. Since the first appeal stood, the later phase of play, which was the run out, was called dead, meaning Shanaka’s dismissal was void and he survived.</p><h2><strong>Here's what the law says</strong></h2><p>According to the MCC laws, a ball is declared dead as soon as it reaches the gloves of the wicketkeeper or when a batter is dismissed. The delivery is deemed dead from the instant of the incident leading to the dismissal.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874"><strong>From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What happened in the match?</strong></h2><p>Despite being a dead-rubber contest, Sri Lanka and India gave a good account with the latter set to play in Sunday’s showdown clash. India scored 202/5 in 20 overs before Sri Lanka mirrored the same score and took the match into a Super Over. Sri Lanka scored a mere 2 runs, meaning India won the Super Over easily to win the match. Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka was given the Player of the Match for his excellent 107 off 58.</p>

On the fourth ball of the Super Over, Sri Lanka batter Dasun Shanaka flicked a ball going down the leg, which was caught by Sanju Samson. Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh appealed for a caught-behind while Shanaka (at striker’s end) and Kamindu Mendis (non-striker’s end) ran to get a run.

Controversy unfolded in the final Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash on Friday (Sep 26) after Sri Lanka batter Dasun Shanaka was given not out against India. Playing at the Dubai International Stadium in the final Super Four contest, a controversial decision took centre stage before the match headed into a Super Over as both teams finished with 202 runs. India would later win the Super Over to maintain their unbeaten run. Shanaka run out controversy explained On the fourth ball of the Super Over, Sri Lanka batter Dasun Shanaka flicked a ball going down the leg, which was caught by Sanju Samson. Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh appealed for a caught-behind while Shanaka (at striker’s end) and Kamindu Mendis (non-striker’s end) ran to get a run. However, it was during this time that Samson’s direct hit saw Shanaka fall short and was on the verge of being run out. However, at the same phase of play, Arshdeep’s appeal for a caught-behind went in his favour and the batter was dismissed out. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more However, that decision was challenged by the batter, upon which he was given not out. Since the first appeal stood, the later phase of play, which was the run out, was called dead, meaning Shanaka’s dismissal was void and he survived. Here's what the law says According to the MCC laws, a ball is declared dead as soon as it reaches the gloves of the wicketkeeper or when a batter is dismissed. The delivery is deemed dead from the instant of the incident leading to the dismissal. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history What happened in the match? Despite being a dead-rubber contest, Sri Lanka and India gave a good account with the latter set to play in Sunday’s showdown clash. India scored 202/5 in 20 overs before Sri Lanka mirrored the same score and took the match into a Super Over. Sri Lanka scored a mere 2 runs, meaning India won the Super Over easily to win the match. Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka was given the Player of the Match for his excellent 107 off 58.

<p>On the fourth ball of the Super Over, Sri Lanka batter Dasun Shanaka flicked a ball going down the leg, which was caught by Sanju Samson. Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh appealed for a caught-behind while Shanaka (at striker’s end) and Kamindu Mendis (non-striker’s end) ran to get a run.</p>

Explained: Why Dasun Shanaka was given not out as controversy unfolds in final Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash

From Arshdeep Singh to Rashid Khan here is a look at five bowlers fastest to 100 T20I wickets. The list also features the likes of Sandeep Lamichhane, Wanindu Hasaranga and Rizwan Butt after India beat Oman in the Asia Cup 2025. 

<p>From Arshdeep Singh to Rashid Khan here is a look at five bowlers fastest to 100 T20I wickets. The list also features the likes of Sandeep Lamichhane, Wanindu Hasaranga and Rizwan Butt after India beat Oman in the Asia Cup 2025.&nbsp;</p>

From Arshdeep Singh to Rashid Khan, 5 bowlers fastest to 100 T20I wickets

<p>India wrapped up their Group stage campaign of Asia Cup 2025 with a hat-trick of wins, finishing as table-toppers with a 21-run victory over Oman on Friday (Sep 19) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The win gives India plenty of confidence as they now head into the Super Four stage, where they will face arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (Sep 21). For Oman, playing in their maiden tournament, results didn’t quite go their way, but they can take pride in the skill and temperament they displayed against the defending champions.</p><h2>What happened in India vs Oman game?</h2><p>After winning the toss and batting first, India scored 188/8 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Captain Suryakumar Yadav gave his batters time in the middle ahead of the Super Four matches. Sanju Samson top-scored with 56 off 45 balls, while Abhishek Sharma smashed a quickfire 38 from just 15 balls. Tilak Varma and Axar Patel chipped in with useful runs to help India post a strong total.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-arshdeep-singh-makes-history-with-100th-t20i-wicket-against-oman-1758305604405"><strong>Asia Cup 2025: Arshdeep Singh makes history with 100th T20I wicket against Oman</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Oman, playing in their first Asia Cup, showed good fight with the bat. Aamir Kaleem (64) and Hammad Mirza (51) both hit fifties and kept their team in the chase. However, India’s total was too large, and Oman could reach 167/4. Still, the way they batted against a top side will give them confidence for the future.</p><h2><strong>Two Omani batters struck fifties against India</strong></h2><p>Hammad Mirza became only the third batter from an Associate nation to score a T20I fifty against India. Earlier in the same match, his teammate Aamir Kaleem also reached the milestone. Noor Ali Zadran of Afghanistan is the only other Associate batter on this rare list.</p><h2><strong>Arshdeep’s milestone</strong></h2><p>Indian left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh etched his name in cricket history in Abu Dhabi. The 23-year-old became the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in T20 Internationals, reaching the landmark with his 1/37 spell against Oman.</p><h2><strong>Updated Points Table</strong></h2><h3>Group A</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Team</strong></td><td><strong>Mat</strong></td><td><strong>Won</strong></td><td><strong>Lost</strong></td><td><strong>Tied</strong></td><td><strong>NR</strong></td><td><strong>Pts</strong></td><td><strong>NRR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>India (Q)</strong></td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td><strong>6</strong></td><td>+3.615</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pakistan (Q)</strong></td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td><strong>4</strong></td><td>+1.790</td></tr><tr><td><strong>United Arab Emirates (E)</strong></td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td><strong>2</strong></td><td>-1.984</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Oman (E)</strong></td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td><strong>0</strong></td><td>-2.780</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Team</strong></td><td><strong>Mat</strong></td><td><strong>Won</strong></td><td><strong>Lost</strong></td><td><strong>Tied</strong></td><td><strong>NR</strong></td><td><strong>Pts</strong></td><td><strong>NRR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Sri Lanka (Q)</strong></td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td><strong>6</strong></td><td>+1.278</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Bangladesh (Q)</strong></td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td><strong>4</strong></td><td>-0.270</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Afghanistan (E)</strong></td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td><strong>2</strong></td><td>+1.241</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hong Kong (E)</strong></td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td><strong>0</strong></td><td>-2.151</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Chasing a huge target of 189 against India, Oman showed strong fight with the bat. Aamir Kaleem (64) and Hammad Mirza (51) struck impressive fifties to keep their side in contention. However, India’s total proved beyond reach, and Oman eventually finished at 167/4.

India wrapped up their Group stage campaign of Asia Cup 2025 with a hat-trick of wins, finishing as table-toppers with a 21-run victory over Oman on Friday (Sep 19) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The win gives India plenty of confidence as they now head into the Super Four stage, where they will face arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (Sep 21). For Oman, playing in their maiden tournament, results didn’t quite go their way, but they can take pride in the skill and temperament they displayed against the defending champions. What happened in India vs Oman game? After winning the toss and batting first, India scored 188/8 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Captain Suryakumar Yadav gave his batters time in the middle ahead of the Super Four matches. Sanju Samson top-scored with 56 off 45 balls, while Abhishek Sharma smashed a quickfire 38 from just 15 balls. Tilak Varma and Axar Patel chipped in with useful runs to help India post a strong total. Also read | Asia Cup 2025: Arshdeep Singh makes history with 100th T20I wicket against Oman Oman, playing in their first Asia Cup, showed good fight with the bat. Aamir Kaleem (64) and Hammad Mirza (51) both hit fifties and kept their team in the chase. However, India’s total was too large, and Oman could reach 167/4. Still, the way they batted against a top side will give them confidence for the future. Two Omani batters struck fifties against India Hammad Mirza became only the third batter from an Associate nation to score a T20I fifty against India. Earlier in the same match, his teammate Aamir Kaleem also reached the milestone. Noor Ali Zadran of Afghanistan is the only other Associate batter on this rare list. Arshdeep’s milestone Indian left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh etched his name in cricket history in Abu Dhabi. The 23-year-old became the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in T20 Internationals, reaching the landmark with his 1/37 spell against Oman. Updated Points Table Group A

<p>Chasing a huge target of 189 against India, Oman showed strong fight with the bat. Aamir Kaleem (64) and Hammad Mirza (51) struck impressive fifties to keep their side in contention. However, India’s total proved beyond reach, and Oman eventually finished at 167/4.</p>

Asia Cup 2025, Updated Points Table: India beat Oman to stay unbeaten in Group A

<p>Indian left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh etched his name in cricket history on Friday (Sep 19) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The 23-year-old became the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in T20 Internationals, achieving this milestone spectacularly. The landmark wicket came on the first ball of the 20th over, when Oman batter Vinayak Shukla attempted a risky shot toward deep mid-wicket, only for Rinku Singh, placed there, to take an easy catch. In his full quota of four overs, Arshdeep finished with figures of 1/37, highlighting his skill and impact in the game.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i><strong>More to follow</strong></i></p>

The 23-year-old became the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in T20 Internationals, achieving this milestone in spectacular fashion. The landmark wicket came on the first ball of the 20th over.

Indian left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh etched his name in cricket history on Friday (Sep 19) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The 23-year-old became the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in T20 Internationals, achieving this milestone spectacularly. The landmark wicket came on the first ball of the 20th over, when Oman batter Vinayak Shukla attempted a risky shot toward deep mid-wicket, only for Rinku Singh, placed there, to take an easy catch. In his full quota of four overs, Arshdeep finished with figures of 1/37, highlighting his skill and impact in the game. More to follow

<p>The 23-year-old became the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in T20 Internationals, achieving this milestone in spectacular fashion. The landmark wicket came on the first ball of the 20th over.</p>

Asia Cup 2025: Arshdeep Singh makes history with 100th T20I wicket against Oman

From Umar Gul to Hardik Pandya, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in India-Pakistan T20Is. 

<p>From Umar Gul to Hardik Pandya, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in India-Pakistan T20Is.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav were the two bowlers who didn’t feature in any of the five matches on the recently concluded UK tour, leaving fans and everyone wondering why. While it’s understandable why Kuldeep didn’t get a chance, purely due to the playing conditions in England, Arshdeep not getting one baffles most people, including Punjab’s coach Gagandeep Singh. Tipped to make his much-anticipated Test debut in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Arshdeep failed to impress the captain (Shubman Gill) and coach (Gautam Gambhir), leaving him impatient about his chances, Gagandeep revealed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Despite having all the tools to succeed in such conditions, the lack of trust from the management kept him on the bench for all five games. Speaking to Times of India (TOI), Gagandeep revealed his chat with Arshdeep sometime during the UK tour.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-might-be-involved-with-ipl-again-retired-rcb-hero-ab-de-villiers-on-his-potential-return-to-cash-rich-league-1756120584511"><strong>‘I might be involved with IPL again…’ – Retired RCB hero on his potential return to cash-rich league</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>“A few months ago, when he was in England, I spoke to him. He was getting impatient because he was not getting a chance. I just told him, ‘You’ve to wait for your time’. I think they should’ve played him in England because he’s a swing bowler and he’s tall, everything’s good," Gagandeep said in a chat with Times of India. “I don’t know the team combinations; probably the coach (Gautam Gambhir) and captain (Shubman Gill) weren’t confident about him.”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>With Jasprit Bumrah not being available for selection for all games, the selectors and the leadership group preferred Prasidh Krishna as the backup option, with even Akash Deep also getting a couple of matches. While Krishna and Akash Deep played two games each, frontline quick Mohammed Siraj featured in all matches, returning with 23 wickets. But Arshdeep failed to make his Test debut.</p><h2>Advice for Arshdeep</h2><p>Gagandeep also emphasised what Arshdeep must do to improve his bowling and further push his case for a Test debut.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“He can be a better bowler with more swing and more accuracy. I haven’t seen him in the last few months, but hopefully when I do, I can assess him better," he said. "From the recent matches that I have observed, he can work more on line and length, yorker balls, and especially bouncers, which are the more effective deliveries in international cricket.”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Arshdeep is part of the 2025 Asia Cup squad, which starts September 9 in the UAE. Bumrah and Harshit Rana, alongside two seam-bowling all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube, are also part of the squad.&nbsp;</p>

Tipped to make his much-anticipated Test debut in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Arshdeep failed to impress the captain (Shubman Gill) and coach (Gautam Gambhir), leaving him impatient about his chances, Gagandeep revealed.

Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav were the two bowlers who didn’t feature in any of the five matches on the recently concluded UK tour, leaving fans and everyone wondering why. While it’s understandable why Kuldeep didn’t get a chance, purely due to the playing conditions in England, Arshdeep not getting one baffles most people, including Punjab’s coach Gagandeep Singh. Tipped to make his much-anticipated Test debut in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Arshdeep failed to impress the captain (Shubman Gill) and coach (Gautam Gambhir), leaving him impatient about his chances, Gagandeep revealed. Despite having all the tools to succeed in such conditions, the lack of trust from the management kept him on the bench for all five games. Speaking to Times of India (TOI), Gagandeep revealed his chat with Arshdeep sometime during the UK tour. Also read | ‘I might be involved with IPL again…’ – Retired RCB hero on his potential return to cash-rich league “A few months ago, when he was in England, I spoke to him. He was getting impatient because he was not getting a chance. I just told him, ‘You’ve to wait for your time’. I think they should’ve played him in England because he’s a swing bowler and he’s tall, everything’s good," Gagandeep said in a chat with Times of India. “I don’t know the team combinations; probably the coach (Gautam Gambhir) and captain (Shubman Gill) weren’t confident about him.” With Jasprit Bumrah not being available for selection for all games, the selectors and the leadership group preferred Prasidh Krishna as the backup option, with even Akash Deep also getting a couple of matches. While Krishna and Akash Deep played two games each, frontline quick Mohammed Siraj featured in all matches, returning with 23 wickets. But Arshdeep failed to make his Test debut. Advice for Arshdeep Gagandeep also emphasised what Arshdeep must do to improve his bowling and further push his case for a Test debut. “He can be a better bowler with more swing and more accuracy. I haven’t seen him in the last few months, but hopefully when I do, I can assess him better," he said. "From the recent matches that I have observed, he can work more on line and length, yorker balls, and especially bouncers, which are the more effective deliveries in international cricket.” Meanwhile, Arshdeep is part of the 2025 Asia Cup squad, which starts September 9 in the UAE. Bumrah and Harshit Rana, alongside two seam-bowling all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube, are also part of the squad.

<p>Tipped to make his much-anticipated Test debut in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Arshdeep failed to impress the captain (Shubman Gill) and coach (Gautam Gambhir), leaving him impatient about his chances, Gagandeep revealed.</p>

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From Arshdeep Singh to Hardik Pandya, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers with most wickets in T20Is. This list also includes Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah.

<p>From Arshdeep Singh to Hardik Pandya, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers with most wickets in T20Is. This list also includes Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah.</p>

From Arshdeep Singh to Hardik Pandya, 5 Indian bowlers with most wickets in T20Is

From Wanindu Hasaranga to Ravi Bishnoi, here's a look at the top five Asian bowlers in the latest ICC T20I standings before Asia Cup 2025.This list also includes Indian duo of Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh and Afghanistan's Rashid Khan.

<p>From Wanindu Hasaranga to Ravi Bishnoi, here's a look at the top five Asian bowlers in the latest ICC T20I standings before Asia Cup 2025.This list also includes Indian duo of Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh and Afghanistan's Rashid Khan.</p>

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<p>Punjab Kings (PBKS) seamer Arshdeep Singh has recalled his favourite IPL game ahead of his side’s crucial Qualifier 2 tie against Mumbai Indians on Sunday (June 1) in Ahmedabad. The left-arm quick, who has picked 18 wickets in 15 contested matches in IPL 2025, chose one of the games against the same side played a few years ago as his best IPL game to date.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Having made his IPL debut six years ago in 2019, Arshdeep, without thinking twice, picked his debut game as his best memory in the league but later added a game against Mumbai Indians (at the Wankhede) in 2023, wherein he returned with four wickets, as among his most cherishable moments in IPL. Arshdeep made headlines for picking two quick wickets in the final over against MI, wherein he clean-bowled Tilak Varma, breaking his middle stump.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-qualifier-2-pbks-vs-mi-ahmedabad-receives-slight-drizzle-on-match-eve-as-rain-threatens-clash-punjab-mumbai-ahmedabad-1748760801762"><strong>IPL 2025, Qualifier 2: Ahmedabad receives slight drizzle on match eve as rain threatens PBKS-MI clash</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>"When I made my debut for the first time,” Arshdeep said of his favourite IPL memory in an exclusive chat on JioHotStar and Star Sports.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“But the best match, what I feel, was against Mumbai Indians in Wankhede. MI were chasing some 220-odd runs, and I finished with four wickets, and we won the game. So, it's very close to my heart.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"And in this season, I'm looking forward to helping Punjab win their first title in IPL and create a legacy for Punjab Kings in the coming years by doing well for them,” he continued.</p><h2>‘On handling pressure’<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>PBKS bought Arshdeep Singh for INR 18 crore at last year’s auction, making him among the most expensive picks ever, and rightly so, for what he brings to the table – his ability to pick wickets at any time during the game alongside handling pressure with utter calmness.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking on getting the opportunity to bowl at a crucial juncture of the match and how he handles pressure, Arshdeep said, "When I get a chance, whether the team is under pressure and we have to stop runs or take wickets when they give me the ball, I feel good that they are showing trust in me.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“So, I enjoy the responsibility that I get, no matter what stage it is. And at that time, I try not to feel the pressure and enjoy the moment and bring good results for the team. It doesn't happen on a few occasions, but I try not to let it affect me, and when I get a chance in the next match, I do my best and win matches for the team,” he continued.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Arshdeep’s PBKS will face star-studded Mumbai in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad; the winner will qualify for the final and face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the summit clash.</p>

Qualifier 2: Arshdeep Singh recalls his favourite IPL match ahead of crucial tie against Mumbai Indians

Punjab Kings (PBKS) seamer Arshdeep Singh has recalled his favourite IPL game ahead of his side’s crucial Qualifier 2 tie against Mumbai Indians on Sunday (June 1) in Ahmedabad. The left-arm quick, who has picked 18 wickets in 15 contested matches in IPL 2025, chose one of the games against the same side played a few years ago as his best IPL game to date. Having made his IPL debut six years ago in 2019, Arshdeep, without thinking twice, picked his debut game as his best memory in the league but later added a game against Mumbai Indians (at the Wankhede) in 2023, wherein he returned with four wickets, as among his most cherishable moments in IPL. Arshdeep made headlines for picking two quick wickets in the final over against MI, wherein he clean-bowled Tilak Varma, breaking his middle stump. Also read | IPL 2025, Qualifier 2: Ahmedabad receives slight drizzle on match eve as rain threatens PBKS-MI clash "When I made my debut for the first time,” Arshdeep said of his favourite IPL memory in an exclusive chat on JioHotStar and Star Sports. “But the best match, what I feel, was against Mumbai Indians in Wankhede. MI were chasing some 220-odd runs, and I finished with four wickets, and we won the game. So, it's very close to my heart. "And in this season, I'm looking forward to helping Punjab win their first title in IPL and create a legacy for Punjab Kings in the coming years by doing well for them,” he continued. ‘On handling pressure’ PBKS bought Arshdeep Singh for INR 18 crore at last year’s auction, making him among the most expensive picks ever, and rightly so, for what he brings to the table – his ability to pick wickets at any time during the game alongside handling pressure with utter calmness. Speaking on getting the opportunity to bowl at a crucial juncture of the match and how he handles pressure, Arshdeep said, "When I get a chance, whether the team is under pressure and we have to stop runs or take wickets when they give me the ball, I feel good that they are showing trust in me. “So, I enjoy the responsibility that I get, no matter what stage it is. And at that time, I try not to feel the pressure and enjoy the moment and bring good results for the team. It doesn't happen on a few occasions, but I try not to let it affect me, and when I get a chance in the next match, I do my best and win matches for the team,” he continued. Meanwhile, Arshdeep’s PBKS will face star-studded Mumbai in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad; the winner will qualify for the final and face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the summit clash.

<p>Arshdeep, who has picked 18 wickets in 15 contested matches in IPL 2025, chose one of the games against the same side played a few years ago as his best IPL game to date.</p>

<p>India and Punjab Kings (PBKS) seamer Arshdeep Singh has urged all Punjabis to support their IPL franchise in helping them chase their dream of winning an IPL title. Arshdeep’s PBKS topped the IPL 2025 points table with nine wins from 14 contested matches and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2014.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PBKS sealed their Qualifier 1 ticket and will face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a top-of-the-line clash on Thursday (May 29) in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Unlike previous seasons, where Punjab languished in the second half of the table, sometimes narrowly missing out on the top-four spot, they stamped their authority this time under the new leadership.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-pbks-vs-rcb-mullanpur-gears-up-for-iyer-kohli-face-off-in-qualifier-1-match-preview-1748494470539"><strong>IPL 2025, PBKS vs RCB: Mullanpur gears up for Iyer-Kohli face-off in Qualifier 1 – Preview</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>With Ricky Ponting as the new head coach and Shreyas Iyer as the skipper, Punjab unlocked their beast mode this season, looking strong to put its hands on an IPL trophy for the first time. For them to reach the IPL 2025 final, they must utilise their home advantage against the RCB and beat them; however, should they lose, they will get another chance to reach the summit clash in Qualifier 2.</p><h2>Arshdeep’s message for fans<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>Punjab is closing in on winning their maiden IPL title, a monumental feat for any team, and it’s not possible without their fans’ support.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Arshdeep replied to one of the fans on Snapchat, thanking the person, who happened to be a non-Punjabi and staying afar, for backing PBKS in the playoffs. While he acknowledged it, he also urged all Punjabis to back the team.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Picking on those homegrown fans who support other teams outside of Punjab Kings, Arshdeep asked them to come together and back his team in the Qualifier 1 and later in the mega final, should they qualify.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“Thank you for supporting us. You’re not Punjabi, but you’re still supporting Punjab, whereas there are a lot of people who don’t support Punjab and have different favourite teams. I would like to urge them to support Punjab, their state, their team, and come in big numbers to see us win,” Arshdeep responded to a fan.<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WATCH VIDEO -</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sorry Arshdeep Singh, I have always supported you. But fans are earned not begged.<br><br>Jammu Kashmir doesn&#39;t have a IPL team, doesn&#39;t means that we will not support anyone. Similarly if someone from Punjab is supporting CSK, it&#39;s because CSK has earned them. <a href="https://t.co/wueGh5xEWZ">pic.twitter.com/wueGh5xEWZ</a></p>&mdash; Selfless⁴⁵ (@SelflessCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SelflessCricket/status/1927752027880280215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal’s return to the playing XI will boost Punjab’s confidence heading into the Qualifier 1. Though he returns from a wrist injury, for which he had to miss a couple of games, Punjab would miss its overseas all-rounder Marco Jansen, who returned home to prepare for the WTC Final against Australia.</p>

Arshdeep Singh urges Punjabis to support PBKS in chasing their IPL dream

India and Punjab Kings (PBKS) seamer Arshdeep Singh has urged all Punjabis to support their IPL franchise in helping them chase their dream of winning an IPL title. Arshdeep’s PBKS topped the IPL 2025 points table with nine wins from 14 contested matches and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2014. PBKS sealed their Qualifier 1 ticket and will face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a top-of-the-line clash on Thursday (May 29) in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Unlike previous seasons, where Punjab languished in the second half of the table, sometimes narrowly missing out on the top-four spot, they stamped their authority this time under the new leadership. Also read | IPL 2025, PBKS vs RCB: Mullanpur gears up for Iyer-Kohli face-off in Qualifier 1 – Preview With Ricky Ponting as the new head coach and Shreyas Iyer as the skipper, Punjab unlocked their beast mode this season, looking strong to put its hands on an IPL trophy for the first time. For them to reach the IPL 2025 final, they must utilise their home advantage against the RCB and beat them; however, should they lose, they will get another chance to reach the summit clash in Qualifier 2. Arshdeep’s message for fans Punjab is closing in on winning their maiden IPL title, a monumental feat for any team, and it’s not possible without their fans’ support. Meanwhile, Arshdeep replied to one of the fans on Snapchat, thanking the person, who happened to be a non-Punjabi and staying afar, for backing PBKS in the playoffs. While he acknowledged it, he also urged all Punjabis to back the team. Picking on those homegrown fans who support other teams outside of Punjab Kings, Arshdeep asked them to come together and back his team in the Qualifier 1 and later in the mega final, should they qualify. “Thank you for supporting us. You’re not Punjabi, but you’re still supporting Punjab, whereas there are a lot of people who don’t support Punjab and have different favourite teams. I would like to urge them to support Punjab, their state, their team, and come in big numbers to see us win,” Arshdeep responded to a fan. WATCH VIDEO -

<p>Arshdeep’s PBKS topped the IPL 2025 points table with nine wins from 14 contested matches and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2014.&nbsp;</p>

Qualifier 1: Arshdeep Singh urges ‘Punjabis’ to support PBKS in chasing their IPL dream

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<p>The last time rain interrupted a clash between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/royal-challengers-bengaluru" rel="dofollow">Royal Challengers Bengaluru</a> (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Virat Kohli batted with five stitches in his hand and brought the house down with a century for the ages. That was 2016, a night of commitment, brilliance, and a storm that couldn&rsquo;t stop a legend.</p>
<p>Nine years later, the rain returned. So did the rivalry. But this time, Punjab Kings wrote their tale under the clouds.</p>
<h2>PBKS turn the tables&nbsp;</h2>
<p>On a rain-hit Friday (April 18) night in Bengaluru, Punjab Kings flipped the script with a clinical win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a match reduced to 14 overs a side. RCB fans hoped for a touch of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=virat+kohli" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Kohli</a> magic, but Punjab delivered the knockout punch.&nbsp;</p>
<p>RCB had a bad start, crashing to 43/7 in the ninth over.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/arshdeep-singh" rel="dofollow">Arshdeep Singh</a> struck early, removing Virat Kohli for just 1, followed with wickets kept falling at regular intervals. It was a combined team bowling effort with Arshdeep, Macro Jansen, Chahal and Harpreet Brar claiming two wickets each</p>
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<p>Amid the collapse, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=tim+david" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tim David</a> stood tall with a fighting fifty, pushing RCB to 95, a total that looked far below from the par score.&nbsp;Punjab&rsquo;s chase began shakily. Both openers fell inside the powerplay, and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/josh-hazlewood" rel="dofollow">Josh Hazlewood</a>&rsquo;s double-strike suddenly brought RCB back into the contest. The pressure was building, but Nehal Wadhera stood tall for Punjab.</p>
<p>The left-hander counter-attacked with a blistering 33* off 19 balls. Two towering sixes off Suyash Sharma turned the momentum Punjab's way, before Marcus Stoinis sealed the deal with a boundary in the 12th over.</p>
<p>By this win, Punjab are now in the second position of the points table. Whereas RCB, losing the third match of this season, all at home, have managed to be in the top 4.</p>
<p>Thus, in 2016, when Chinnaswamy echoed Kohli's heroics, it now stood silent with Punjab's storm.</p>

Sports: In a rain-curtailed match, PBKS flipped the script with a clinical win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a match reduced to 14 overs a side

The last time rain interrupted a clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Virat Kohli batted with five stitches in his hand and brought the house down with a century for the ages. That was 2016, a night of commitment, brilliance, and a storm that couldn’t stop a legend. Nine years later, the rain returned. So did the rivalry. But this time, Punjab Kings wrote their tale under the clouds. PBKS turn the tables On a rain-hit Friday (April 18) night in Bengaluru, Punjab Kings flipped the script with a clinical win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a match reduced to 14 overs a side. RCB fans hoped for a touch of Kohli magic, but Punjab delivered the knockout punch. RCB had a bad start, crashing to 43/7 in the ninth over. Arshdeep Singh struck early, removing Virat Kohli for just 1, followed with wickets kept falling at regular intervals. It was a combined team bowling effort with Arshdeep, Macro Jansen, Chahal and Harpreet Brar claiming two wickets each Also Read: 7 Highest Individual Scorers in IPL 2025 Amid the collapse, Tim David stood tall with a fighting fifty, pushing RCB to 95, a total that looked far below from the par score. Punjab’s chase began shakily. Both openers fell inside the powerplay, and Josh Hazlewood’s double-strike suddenly brought RCB back into the contest. The pressure was building, but Nehal Wadhera stood tall for Punjab. The left-hander counter-attacked with a blistering 33* off 19 balls. Two towering sixes off Suyash Sharma turned the momentum Punjab's way, before Marcus Stoinis sealed the deal with a boundary in the 12th over. By this win, Punjab are now in the second position of the points table. Whereas RCB, losing the third match of this season, all at home, have managed to be in the top 4. Thus, in 2016, when Chinnaswamy echoed Kohli's heroics, it now stood silent with Punjab's storm.

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<p>In the world of fast-paced T20 cricket, where chaos often rules,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/xavier-bartlett" rel="dofollow">Xavier Bartlett</a> brings a calm confidence that&rsquo;s impossible to ignore. The young Australian pacer, known for his intelligent variations and quiet intensity, has made a solid impression in his maiden IPL stint with Punjab Kings. From lighting up Australia&rsquo;s domestic circuit to now sharing the dressing room with global stars, Bartlett&rsquo;s journey is one of steady growth, quiet ambition, and relentless hard work.</p>
<p>Bartlett&rsquo;s rise in Australian domestic cricket has been nothing short of impressive. A consistent performer for Queensland and the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League, he has earned a reputation as a clever fast bowler with a strong tactical mind. His control, composure under pressure, and ability to adapt to different situations stood out early on, making him a highly anticipated pick for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a>.</p>
<p>Now wearing the Punjab Kings jersey in the world&rsquo;s most glamorous cricket league, Bartlett finds himself surrounded by world-class talent and in the spotlight like never before.</p>
<h2>Settling into IPL</h2>
<p>Speaking about his transition into the IPL, Bartlett shared, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s been an amazing experience so far&hellip; the atmosphere in the last couple of games has been electric.&rdquo; The chance to rub shoulders with some of the best players in the world and learn from them has been a key part of his development, and Bartlett is soaking in every bit of it.</p>
<p>He&rsquo;s already working on fine-tuning his skill set for Indian conditions, especially focusing on slower balls and smarter variations on smaller grounds. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s so much research and data available here, and everyone&rsquo;s so good. You really have to stay one step ahead,&rdquo; he added.</p>
<p>One of the standout aspects of Bartlett&rsquo;s IPL journey so far has been the team environment. &ldquo;Everyone gets on so well&mdash;it&rsquo;s like one big family here in Punjab,&rdquo; he said, with genuine warmth. Whether it&rsquo;s seasoned veterans like <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/arshdeep-singh">Arshdeep Singh</a>, Yuzvendra Chahal or rising stars like Suryansh Shedge, Bartlett is learning from everyone around him.</p>
<p>His praise for Arshdeep&rsquo;s work ethic was telling: &ldquo;He&rsquo;s one of the hardest trainers I&rsquo;ve ever seen&hellip; he expects the highest of himself.&rdquo; The pacer also highlighted the depth of local talent in the squad and how refreshing it is to see young Indian players stepping up when needed.</p>
<h2>Learning from legends</h2>
<p>Punjab Kings have no shortage of international pedigree in their coaching staff either. With <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ricky-ponting">Ricky Ponting</a> at the helm as head coach, Bartlett finds himself guided by one of cricket&rsquo;s all-time greats. &ldquo;Growing up, he was someone everyone looked up to. Now to work with him is just amazing,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>According to Bartlett, Ponting&rsquo;s ability to balance intensity with calmness is what makes him a standout leader. &ldquo;He brings that energy to training but also keeps a cool head during high-pressure situations. That rubs off on all of us.&rdquo;</p>
<p>And off the field? &ldquo;He&rsquo;s very relaxed&hellip; but maybe not when he&rsquo;s playing golf,&rdquo; Bartlett quipped with a grin.</p>
<h2>The dream wicket</h2>
<p>When asked about the one batter he&rsquo;s most looking forward to bowling to, Bartlett didn&rsquo;t hesitate: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s hard to go past Virat Kohli. He&rsquo;s King Kohli for a reason.&rdquo; Facing a legend like Kohli, especially in India, is the kind of challenge Bartlett relishes.</p>
<p>And as for Punjab Kings&rsquo; title ambitions? Bartlett is hopeful but grounded. &ldquo;Every year you come into the tournament wanting to win. The vibe around the group is really strong. If we keep playing our brand of cricket, we&rsquo;ll be hard to beat.&rdquo;</p>
<p>With his calm demeanor, sharp cricketing brain, and humility off the field, Xavier Bartlett is quietly carving a name for himself in the IPL. Whether it&rsquo;s delivering under pressure, soaking up knowledge from legends, or just being the dependable guy in the squad, he&rsquo;s proving that he belongs.</p>
<p>Punjab Kings may be chasing their first IPL title, but with players like Bartlett in their ranks, they&rsquo;re not just building a team&mdash;they&rsquo;re building a legacy.</p>

Cricket, Sports: His control, composure under pressure, and ability to adapt to different situations stood out early on, making him a highly anticipated pick for the IPL.

In the world of fast-paced T20 cricket, where chaos often rules, Xavier Bartlett brings a calm confidence that’s impossible to ignore. The young Australian pacer, known for his intelligent variations and quiet intensity, has made a solid impression in his maiden IPL stint with Punjab Kings. From lighting up Australia’s domestic circuit to now sharing the dressing room with global stars, Bartlett’s journey is one of steady growth, quiet ambition, and relentless hard work. Bartlett’s rise in Australian domestic cricket has been nothing short of impressive. A consistent performer for Queensland and the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League, he has earned a reputation as a clever fast bowler with a strong tactical mind. His control, composure under pressure, and ability to adapt to different situations stood out early on, making him a highly anticipated pick for the Indian Premier League. Now wearing the Punjab Kings jersey in the world’s most glamorous cricket league, Bartlett finds himself surrounded by world-class talent and in the spotlight like never before. Settling into IPL Speaking about his transition into the IPL, Bartlett shared, “It’s been an amazing experience so far… the atmosphere in the last couple of games has been electric.” The chance to rub shoulders with some of the best players in the world and learn from them has been a key part of his development, and Bartlett is soaking in every bit of it. He’s already working on fine-tuning his skill set for Indian conditions, especially focusing on slower balls and smarter variations on smaller grounds. “There’s so much research and data available here, and everyone’s so good. You really have to stay one step ahead,” he added. One of the standout aspects of Bartlett’s IPL journey so far has been the team environment. “Everyone gets on so well—it’s like one big family here in Punjab,” he said, with genuine warmth. Whether it’s seasoned veterans like Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal or rising stars like Suryansh Shedge, Bartlett is learning from everyone around him. His praise for Arshdeep’s work ethic was telling: “He’s one of the hardest trainers I’ve ever seen… he expects the highest of himself.” The pacer also highlighted the depth of local talent in the squad and how refreshing it is to see young Indian players stepping up when needed. Learning from legends Punjab Kings have no shortage of international pedigree in their coaching staff either. With Ricky Ponting at the helm as head coach, Bartlett finds himself guided by one of cricket’s all-time greats. “Growing up, he was someone everyone looked up to. Now to work with him is just amazing,” he said. According to Bartlett, Ponting’s ability to balance intensity with calmness is what makes him a standout leader. “He brings that energy to training but also keeps a cool head during high-pressure situations. That rubs off on all of us.” And off the field? “He’s very relaxed… but maybe not when he’s playing golf,” Bartlett quipped with a grin. The dream wicket When asked about the one batter he’s most looking forward to bowling to, Bartlett didn’t hesitate: “It’s hard to go past Virat Kohli. He’s King Kohli for a reason.” Facing a legend like Kohli, especially in India, is the kind of challenge Bartlett relishes. And as for Punjab Kings’ title ambitions? Bartlett is hopeful but grounded. “Every year you come into the tournament wanting to win. The vibe around the group is really strong. If we keep playing our brand of cricket, we’ll be hard to beat.” With his calm demeanor, sharp cricketing brain, and humility off the field, Xavier Bartlett is quietly carving a name for himself in the IPL. Whether it’s delivering under pressure, soaking up knowledge from legends, or just being the dependable guy in the squad, he’s proving that he belongs. Punjab Kings may be chasing their first IPL title, but with players like Bartlett in their ranks, they’re not just building a team—they’re building a legacy.

IPL 2025 | Exclusive | Australian ace, Indian stage: Punjab Kings' Xavier Bartlett blends pace with precision

<p>Left-arm pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/arshdeep-singh">Arshdeep Singh</a>, who has transformed into a death-overs specialist since making his mark, credits his success to constructive self-criticism, relentless improvement, and an unwavering mindset that echoes the legendary 'Mamba Mentality'.</p>
<p>The 26-year-old, representing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab-kings">Punjab Kings</a> (PBKS) in the IPL 2025, played a crucial role in his team's hard-fought 11-run win over Gujarat Titans, picking the vital wickets of Sai Sudharsan and Sherfane Rutherford.</p>
<p>Speaking about his evolution as a cricketer, Arshdeep told JioHotstar, "The key is to improve by 1% to 1.5% after every game, every day&mdash;whether the performance was good or bad. I've always believed that the biggest room in the world is the room for improvement. Like Kobe Bryant, who constantly refined his game and never settled, I engage in constructive self-criticism and strive to enhance my skill set, even if it's just by half a percent."</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-sky-is-a-joke-mis-rickelton-stunned-by-suryakumars-trademark-shot-8913620">IPL 2025: 'SKY is a joke...' MI's Rickelton stunned by Suryakumar's trademark shot</a></strong></p>
<p>With Punjab Kings now under the leadership of stylish batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer</a>, Arshdeep is optimistic about breaking the franchise&rsquo;s title drought.</p>
<h2>'Shreyas always backs his players'</h2>
<p>Reflecting on Iyer&rsquo;s leadership, he said, "I have played under Iyer&rsquo;s captaincy in the Duleep Trophy, and I really enjoyed it. He always backs his players and gives them the freedom to express themselves. What I admire most is that his approach remains the same&mdash;he doesn&rsquo;t impose rigid instructions but encourages us to trust our skills and play selflessly. He assures full backing to the players, and as a team, we will give everything to win the title."</p>
<p>Arshdeep, who has bagged 78 wickets in the IPL from 66 matches and 99 wickets from 63 T20 Internationals for India, thrives under pressure, much like Kobe Bryant did in crunch moments on the basketball court.</p>
<p>"I enjoy stepping up when the team is under pressure&mdash;whether it's stopping runs or taking wickets. When they hand me the ball in crucial moments, it&rsquo;s a sign of trust, and I take that as a challenge. Pressure is a privilege, and I embrace it. The mentality is all about pushing limits, staying focused, and never letting setbacks define you. Success doesn&rsquo;t come overnight, but I ensure that failures don&rsquo;t shake my belief. Every time I get another opportunity, I give my all to help the team win."</p>
<p>With this mindset, Arshdeep Singh continues to forge his path as one of the most dependable bowlers in high-pressure situations, embodying the grit, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence that defines champions.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: The 26-year-old, representing PBKS in IPL 2025, played a crucial role in his team's hard-fought 11-run win over Gujarat Titans in their opening match

Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who has transformed into a death-overs specialist since making his mark, credits his success to constructive self-criticism, relentless improvement, and an unwavering mindset that echoes the legendary 'Mamba Mentality'. The 26-year-old, representing Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025, played a crucial role in his team's hard-fought 11-run win over Gujarat Titans, picking the vital wickets of Sai Sudharsan and Sherfane Rutherford. Speaking about his evolution as a cricketer, Arshdeep told JioHotstar, "The key is to improve by 1% to 1.5% after every game, every day—whether the performance was good or bad. I've always believed that the biggest room in the world is the room for improvement. Like Kobe Bryant, who constantly refined his game and never settled, I engage in constructive self-criticism and strive to enhance my skill set, even if it's just by half a percent." Also Read: IPL 2025: 'SKY is a joke...' MI's Rickelton stunned by Suryakumar's trademark shot With Punjab Kings now under the leadership of stylish batter Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep is optimistic about breaking the franchise’s title drought. 'Shreyas always backs his players' Reflecting on Iyer’s leadership, he said, "I have played under Iyer’s captaincy in the Duleep Trophy, and I really enjoyed it. He always backs his players and gives them the freedom to express themselves. What I admire most is that his approach remains the same—he doesn’t impose rigid instructions but encourages us to trust our skills and play selflessly. He assures full backing to the players, and as a team, we will give everything to win the title." Arshdeep, who has bagged 78 wickets in the IPL from 66 matches and 99 wickets from 63 T20 Internationals for India, thrives under pressure, much like Kobe Bryant did in crunch moments on the basketball court. "I enjoy stepping up when the team is under pressure—whether it's stopping runs or taking wickets. When they hand me the ball in crucial moments, it’s a sign of trust, and I take that as a challenge. Pressure is a privilege, and I embrace it. The mentality is all about pushing limits, staying focused, and never letting setbacks define you. Success doesn’t come overnight, but I ensure that failures don’t shake my belief. Every time I get another opportunity, I give my all to help the team win." With this mindset, Arshdeep Singh continues to forge his path as one of the most dependable bowlers in high-pressure situations, embodying the grit, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence that defines champions. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Mamba mentality? PBKS pacer Arshdeep says 'key is to improve by 1-1.5% after every game'

<p data-start="0" data-end="253">India might opt for left-arm pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/arshdeep-singh">Arshdeep Singh</a> in Sunday&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> clash against New Zealand, considering the presence of five left-handed batters in the opposition lineup and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-shami">Mohammed Shami</a>&rsquo;s slight calf discomfort from the Pakistan game.</p>
<p data-start="255" data-end="534">During Friday&rsquo;s practice session, Arshdeep bowled 13 overs at full intensity under the supervision of bowling coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/morne-morkel">Morne Morkel</a>, while Shami, who recently returned from a long injury layoff, bowled only 6-7 overs with a restricted run-up and wasn&rsquo;t operating at full throttle.</p>
<p data-start="255" data-end="534"><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-2025-shreyas-iyer-surprises-net-bowler-with-special-gift-watch-8767666">Champions Trophy 2025: Shreyas Iyer surprises net bowler with special gift-WATCH</a></strong></p>
<p data-start="255" data-end="534"><strong></strong>Shami had received treatment on his right leg during the Pakistan match on February 23, shortly after completing his third over. Given this, the team management may opt to rest him ahead of the crucial semi-finals.</p>
<p data-start="754" data-end="954" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">While KL Rahul, in his media interaction, was uncertain about making changes to the winning combination, assistant coach Ryan Doeschate hinted that the bowling lineup might see some alterations.</p>
<h2 data-start="754" data-end="954">'It's been hard on Pant not playing'</h2>
<p data-start="754" data-end="954" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has acknowledged that it's been really hard for ace wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant to be watching the ongoing Champions Trophy matches from the sidelines but that's the nature of sport at this level.</p>
<p data-start="754" data-end="954" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Pant has not been a part of the playing XI in the last two group games, with India handing over the wicket-keeping duties to KL Rahul, who has performed remarkably well behind the stumps and provided solidity to the middle order.</p>
<p data-start="754" data-end="954" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">"It's been very hard on Rishabh not playing. But that's the nature of sport at this level, Doeschate told reporters on Friday, when asked if having two quality keepers has been a good dilemma.</p>
<p data-start="754" data-end="954" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span>"KL has been good. He didn't get many chances... We've got to keep Rishabh up and running. We never know when we're going to need him. But certainly to have two wicket-keepers of that calibre is a nice thing to have." Doeschate admitted that Sunday's match against New Zealand could be a contest of spin between the two sides.</span></p>
<p data-start="754" data-end="954" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Sports, Cricket: Arshdeep trained under the watchful eyes of bowling coach Morne Morkel, bowling 13 overs with full run-up while Shami only bowled 6-7 overs with a curtailed run-up

India might opt for left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh in Sunday’s Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand, considering the presence of five left-handed batters in the opposition lineup and Mohammed Shami’s slight calf discomfort from the Pakistan game. During Friday’s practice session, Arshdeep bowled 13 overs at full intensity under the supervision of bowling coach Morne Morkel, while Shami, who recently returned from a long injury layoff, bowled only 6-7 overs with a restricted run-up and wasn’t operating at full throttle. Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025: Shreyas Iyer surprises net bowler with special gift-WATCH Shami had received treatment on his right leg during the Pakistan match on February 23, shortly after completing his third over. Given this, the team management may opt to rest him ahead of the crucial semi-finals. While KL Rahul, in his media interaction, was uncertain about making changes to the winning combination, assistant coach Ryan Doeschate hinted that the bowling lineup might see some alterations. 'It's been hard on Pant not playing' India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has acknowledged that it's been really hard for ace wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant to be watching the ongoing Champions Trophy matches from the sidelines but that's the nature of sport at this level. Pant has not been a part of the playing XI in the last two group games, with India handing over the wicket-keeping duties to KL Rahul, who has performed remarkably well behind the stumps and provided solidity to the middle order. "It's been very hard on Rishabh not playing. But that's the nature of sport at this level, Doeschate told reporters on Friday, when asked if having two quality keepers has been a good dilemma. "KL has been good. He didn't get many chances... We've got to keep Rishabh up and running. We never know when we're going to need him. But certainly to have two wicket-keepers of that calibre is a nice thing to have." Doeschate admitted that Sunday's match against New Zealand could be a contest of spin between the two sides. (With inputs from agencies)

Champions Trophy: Shami likely to be rested against NZ; Arshdeep to replace him- Reports

<p>Former Australian cricket captain and ICC Hall of Famer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ricky-ponting">Ricky Ponting</a> has endorsed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/arshdeep-singh">Arshdeep Singh</a> as the ideal replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah in India&rsquo;s pace attack for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.</p>
<p>India's preparations for the tournament took a significant hit when star pacer Bumrah was ruled out due to a back injury earlier this month. With their opening match against Bangladesh in Dubai on February 20, India have limited time to finalise their bowling combination.</p>
<p>While young seamer Harshit Rana impressed during India's recent ODI series against England, Ponting believes Arshdeep&rsquo;s experience and skill set in T20 cricket make him the best candidate to partner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-shami">Mohammed Shami</a> with the new ball.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-2025-babar-azam-eyes-pakistan-glory-on-home-soil-8733626">Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam eyes Pakistan glory on home soil</a></strong></p>
<p>"I would go with the left-armer and I'd go with Arshdeep (to replace Bumrah)," Ponting was quoted saying on The ICC Review.</p>
<p>"We know how good he's been in T20 cricket. If you think about the skill set, he probably provides a similar skill set to what Bumrah does with the new ball and death overs, and that's what India will miss.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Ponting acknowledged Harshit Rana's promise but highlighted Arshdeep&rsquo;s superior ability at the death.</p>
<p>"That's taking nothing away from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/harshit-rana">Harshit Rana</a> because I think he has a lot of talent and we know what he can do with the new ball. But I don't think his death skills are as good as what Arshdeep Singh&rsquo;s are," Ponting remarked.</p>
<p>The former Australian skipper emphasised the importance of having a left-arm bowler who can swing the new ball, especially against right-handed top orders in big tournaments.</p>
<p>Ponting also noted the depth in India&rsquo;s 15-player squad, suggesting that Hardik Pandya&rsquo;s all-round abilities could ease the pressure on Shami, while spinner Varun Chakravarthy might have a significant impact on the Champions Trophy.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I think (Varun) Chakravarthy can have a huge impact on the tournament as well for India. He&rsquo;s probably pretty much through his career been pigeonholed as a T20 bowler only, but with his variations and skill, he can be a game-changer," Ponting added.</p>
<h2>'India a formidable contender even sans Bumrah'</h2>
<p>Despite Bumrah's absence, Ponting believes India remain a formidable contender. &ldquo;Even with Bumrah not being there, yes, it's very hard to replace someone like that. But if any team can do it with the amount of talent that the Indians have got, it might be them,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>India&rsquo;s recent ODI series win over England also provided positive signs, with multiple batters finding form. Shubman Gill emerged as the top scorer, Shreyas Iyer anchored the middle order, and senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were among the runs.</p>
<p>"It&rsquo;s great to see Shreyas Iyer back in the team and playing well in the middle order. More importantly for India, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were back scoring runs and that's what they need going into big tournaments," Ponting observed.</p>
<p>He concluded by emphasizing the importance of momentum:&nbsp;&ldquo;Winning's a habit and to have that behind you, you can take some positives out of that. That confidence can carry over.&rdquo;</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: India's preparations for the tournament took a significant hit when star pacer Bumrah was ruled out due to a back injury earlier this month

Former Australian cricket captain and ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting has endorsed Arshdeep Singh as the ideal replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah in India’s pace attack for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. India's preparations for the tournament took a significant hit when star pacer Bumrah was ruled out due to a back injury earlier this month. With their opening match against Bangladesh in Dubai on February 20, India have limited time to finalise their bowling combination. While young seamer Harshit Rana impressed during India's recent ODI series against England, Ponting believes Arshdeep’s experience and skill set in T20 cricket make him the best candidate to partner Mohammed Shami with the new ball. Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam eyes Pakistan glory on home soil "I would go with the left-armer and I'd go with Arshdeep (to replace Bumrah)," Ponting was quoted saying on The ICC Review. "We know how good he's been in T20 cricket. If you think about the skill set, he probably provides a similar skill set to what Bumrah does with the new ball and death overs, and that's what India will miss.” Ponting acknowledged Harshit Rana's promise but highlighted Arshdeep’s superior ability at the death. "That's taking nothing away from Harshit Rana because I think he has a lot of talent and we know what he can do with the new ball. But I don't think his death skills are as good as what Arshdeep Singh’s are," Ponting remarked. The former Australian skipper emphasised the importance of having a left-arm bowler who can swing the new ball, especially against right-handed top orders in big tournaments. Ponting also noted the depth in India’s 15-player squad, suggesting that Hardik Pandya’s all-round abilities could ease the pressure on Shami, while spinner Varun Chakravarthy might have a significant impact on the Champions Trophy. “I think (Varun) Chakravarthy can have a huge impact on the tournament as well for India. He’s probably pretty much through his career been pigeonholed as a T20 bowler only, but with his variations and skill, he can be a game-changer," Ponting added. 'India a formidable contender even sans Bumrah' Despite Bumrah's absence, Ponting believes India remain a formidable contender. “Even with Bumrah not being there, yes, it's very hard to replace someone like that. But if any team can do it with the amount of talent that the Indians have got, it might be them,” he said. India’s recent ODI series win over England also provided positive signs, with multiple batters finding form. Shubman Gill emerged as the top scorer, Shreyas Iyer anchored the middle order, and senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were among the runs. "It’s great to see Shreyas Iyer back in the team and playing well in the middle order. More importantly for India, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were back scoring runs and that's what they need going into big tournaments," Ponting observed. He concluded by emphasizing the importance of momentum: “Winning's a habit and to have that behind you, you can take some positives out of that. That confidence can carry over.” (With inputs from agencies)

Champions Trophy 2025: Not Harshit, former Australia captain says THIS bowler will be crucial for India

<p>Indian Premier League (IPL) side Punjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting has revealed that India batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer</a>, pacer Arshdeep Singh and spinner Yuzvendra Chahal were non-negotiable for him. Ponting, who shifted base from Delhi to Punjab this season, managed to get all three players in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-mega-auction-2024-list-of-most-expensive-players-sold-778836">IPL mega auction</a> which took place in November 2024.</p>
<p>"There were three players that I wanted to bring in. One who has been at Punjab Kings for three or four years&mdash;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/arshdeep-singh">Arshdeep Singh</a>. I also wanted to bring in a captain who I have worked with before and who has had a lot of success. So, we went after Shreyas Iyer. I also wanted to bring in Yuzi. So the Indian guys that we have are perfect,&rdquo; Ponting said in a release shared by Punjab Kings.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-shreyas-iyer-reveals-he-wasnt-supposed-to-play-1st-odi-in-nagpur-virat-kohli-injury-update-8698266">Shreyas Iyer reveals he wasn't supposed to play 1st ODI in Nagpur</a></p>
<p>&ldquo;And then, we had to make a few tweaks as the auction went on to make sure we ended up with a really good squad. I am trying to make things different and rebuild and have the right people around me. But these three were non-negotiables," the former Aussie skipper added.</p>
<p>Punjab bought Iyer for a whopping INR 23.75 crore ($2.83 million approx) and Chahal for INR 18 crore ($2.2 million approx) - making him the most expensive spinner in IPL history. Arshdeep, meanwhile, was retained ahead of the mega auction for the same price as Chahal.</p>
<h2><strong>Iyer shines in first IND vs ENG ODI</strong></h2>
<p>Shreyas Iyer, after being included in the playing XI on Thursday (Feb 6) against England at the very last minute, scored a match-winning 59 off 36 balls.</p>
<p>Iyer came in to bat at number four and added 94 runs with Shubman Gill for the third wicket before being trapped LBW by Jacob Bethell on the last ball of the 16th over.</p>
<p>The partnership, however, laid the groundwork for India's chase after two quick wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Rohit Sharma. Both the openers were back in the hut inside six overs with just 19 runs on the board in the chase of 248.</p>
<p>After Iyer's dismissal, Gill (87) and Axar Patel (52) added 108 runs for the fourth wicket as India reached the target in the 37th over with four wickets in hand.</p>

Ponting, who shifted base from Delhi to Punjab this season, managed to get all three players in the IPL mega auction which took place in November 2024. Cricket Sports

Indian Premier League (IPL) side Punjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting has revealed that India batter Shreyas Iyer, pacer Arshdeep Singh and spinner Yuzvendra Chahal were non-negotiable for him. Ponting, who shifted base from Delhi to Punjab this season, managed to get all three players in the IPL mega auction which took place in November 2024. "There were three players that I wanted to bring in. One who has been at Punjab Kings for three or four years—Arshdeep Singh. I also wanted to bring in a captain who I have worked with before and who has had a lot of success. So, we went after Shreyas Iyer. I also wanted to bring in Yuzi. So the Indian guys that we have are perfect,” Ponting said in a release shared by Punjab Kings. Also Read: Shreyas Iyer reveals he wasn't supposed to play 1st ODI in Nagpur “And then, we had to make a few tweaks as the auction went on to make sure we ended up with a really good squad. I am trying to make things different and rebuild and have the right people around me. But these three were non-negotiables," the former Aussie skipper added. Punjab bought Iyer for a whopping INR 23.75 crore ($2.83 million approx) and Chahal for INR 18 crore ($2.2 million approx) - making him the most expensive spinner in IPL history. Arshdeep, meanwhile, was retained ahead of the mega auction for the same price as Chahal. Iyer shines in first IND vs ENG ODI Shreyas Iyer, after being included in the playing XI on Thursday (Feb 6) against England at the very last minute, scored a match-winning 59 off 36 balls. Iyer came in to bat at number four and added 94 runs with Shubman Gill for the third wicket before being trapped LBW by Jacob Bethell on the last ball of the 16th over. The partnership, however, laid the groundwork for India's chase after two quick wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Rohit Sharma. Both the openers were back in the hut inside six overs with just 19 runs on the board in the chase of 248. After Iyer's dismissal, Gill (87) and Axar Patel (52) added 108 runs for the fourth wicket as India reached the target in the 37th over with four wickets in hand.

IPL 2025: 'Non-negotiables,' Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting reveals three Indian players he absolutely wanted in mega auction

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/arshdeep-singh" rel="dofollow">Arshdeep Singh</a> won the ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024 award for his stellar performance last year. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/team-india" rel="dofollow">Team India</a>&rsquo;s highest wicket-taker in the shortest format, Arshdeep, was crucial in helping the Men in Blue end their ICC trophy drought with their second T20 World Cup title in the Americas in June 2024. Besides, he beat some heavyweights, including Australia&rsquo;s Travis Head, for his maiden ICC award.</p>
<p>The left-arm seamer has emerged among the top T20I bowlers worldwide despite his international debut just three years ago in 2022. In such a brief period, Arshdeep played two T20 World Cups, winning one in the USA and the Caribbean, alongside surpassing spinner Yuzvendra Chahal as India&rsquo;s top wicket-taker, nearing 100 international wickets in the shortest format.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-t20i-shivam-dube-to-replace-injured-nitish-reddy-in-squad-reports-8653211" rel="dofollow">IND vs ENG T20I: Shivam Dube to replace injured Nitish Reddy in squad- Reports</a></strong></p>
<p>In 2024, the 25-year-old picked up 36 T20I wickets in 18 matches &ndash; the most by an Indian and the fourth-highest among all bowlers, second after Wanindu Hasaranga (38) among a full-member nation. Even in the 2024 T20 World Cup, he bagged 17 wickets in eight outings &ndash; the joint-most, averaging 15.31.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Despite doing well at the start and the end, predominantly in the death throughout the last year, Arshdeep had an economy of 7.49 and a strike rate of 10.80.</p>
<h2>Arshdeep shines</h2>
<p>The left-arm seamer had a memorable T20 World Cup, picking four wickets against the USA for just nine runs in his four overs.&nbsp;</p>
<p>However, his most impressive outing was against South Africa in the summit clash in Barbados, helping India successfully defend 176 in the final.</p>
<p>Alongside the ace seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah" rel="dofollow">Jasprit Bumrah</a> and all-rounder Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep kept the Proteas under check, with his match figures of 4/20 in four overs.</p>
<p>He first removed Aiden Markram, caught behind in the third over, before returning to dismiss their star gloveman Quinton de Kock to put South Africa under pressure.</p>
<p>With the Proteas needing 20 off the last 12 balls, Arshdeep bowled a near-perfect death over, conceding just four runs before Pandya did his magic to defend 16 runs in the final over, helping India win the match and the title.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Sports, Cricket: In 2024, Arshdeep picked up 36 T20I wickets in 18 matches – the most by an Indian and second after Wanindu Hasaranga (38) among a full-member nation.

Arshdeep Singh won the ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024 award for his stellar performance last year. Team India’s highest wicket-taker in the shortest format, Arshdeep, was crucial in helping the Men in Blue end their ICC trophy drought with their second T20 World Cup title in the Americas in June 2024. Besides, he beat some heavyweights, including Australia’s Travis Head, for his maiden ICC award. The left-arm seamer has emerged among the top T20I bowlers worldwide despite his international debut just three years ago in 2022. In such a brief period, Arshdeep played two T20 World Cups, winning one in the USA and the Caribbean, alongside surpassing spinner Yuzvendra Chahal as India’s top wicket-taker, nearing 100 international wickets in the shortest format. Also read | IND vs ENG T20I: Shivam Dube to replace injured Nitish Reddy in squad- Reports In 2024, the 25-year-old picked up 36 T20I wickets in 18 matches – the most by an Indian and the fourth-highest among all bowlers, second after Wanindu Hasaranga (38) among a full-member nation. Even in the 2024 T20 World Cup, he bagged 17 wickets in eight outings – the joint-most, averaging 15.31. Despite doing well at the start and the end, predominantly in the death throughout the last year, Arshdeep had an economy of 7.49 and a strike rate of 10.80. Arshdeep shines The left-arm seamer had a memorable T20 World Cup, picking four wickets against the USA for just nine runs in his four overs. However, his most impressive outing was against South Africa in the summit clash in Barbados, helping India successfully defend 176 in the final. Alongside the ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep kept the Proteas under check, with his match figures of 4/20 in four overs. He first removed Aiden Markram, caught behind in the third over, before returning to dismiss their star gloveman Quinton de Kock to put South Africa under pressure. With the Proteas needing 20 off the last 12 balls, Arshdeep bowled a near-perfect death over, conceding just four runs before Pandya did his magic to defend 16 runs in the final over, helping India win the match and the title. (With inputs from agencies)

India pacer Arshdeep Singh wins ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024 award

<p>On Wednesday (Jan 22), India defeated England by seven wickets in the first T20I at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/eden-gardens">Eden Gardens</a> in Kolkata, chasing down the target of 133 in just 12.5 overs by losing just three wickets.&nbsp;</p>
<p>English batters came under the weather. India executed their plan perfectly against England and their star batters.&nbsp;</p>
<p>After the white-ball era of 'Bazball' began with a shambolic scrappy performance at Eden Gardens, England captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jos-buttler">Jos Buttler</a> iterated the stance of his team that wants to become &lsquo;aggressive&rsquo; and &lsquo;watchable&rsquo;.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-1st-t20i-abhishek-sharma-20-ball-fifty-equals-yuvraj-singh-record-india-beat-england-by-7-wickets-8645304">IND vs ENG, 1st T20I: Abhishek Sharma equals Yuvraj Singh's record in India's win</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/arshdeep-singh">Arshdeep Singh</a>'s searing pace left England without its openers, Ben Duckett and Phil Salt. Varun Chakravarthy, a local hero at Eden Gardens, laid the perfect trap with his mysterious googly. Wickets kept tumbling, and Buttler's valiant 68 could only lift England to 132 in 20 overs.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>It was a good pitch: Buttler</h2>
<p>&ldquo;There was a little in the wicket early on didn't expect that, but if you came through that phase, it was a good pitch and a fast-scoring ground. Some really good players are in there, we'll be better for the run-out. Jof looked good, and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mark-wood">Mark Wood</a> bowled fast. It was exciting," Buttler said in the post-match presentation.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Even though it wasn't the start that England would have expected, Buttler didn't shy away from expressing his admiration for new white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;We want to be aggressive and watchable, but from venue to venue we have to assess conditions. Enjoyment of the game is always there. I'm enjoying the environment. I'm a big McCullum fan and always have been. Enjoying working with him," he signed off.&nbsp;</p>
<p>After succumbing to a 7-wicket defeat in the series opener, England will aim to bounce back as the T20I action now shifts to Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

Sports, Cricket: Arshdeep Singh's searing pace left England without its openers, Ben Duckett and Phil Salt. Varun Chakravarthy, a local hero at Eden Gardens, laid the perfect trap with his mysterious googly

On Wednesday (Jan 22), India defeated England by seven wickets in the first T20I at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, chasing down the target of 133 in just 12.5 overs by losing just three wickets. English batters came under the weather. India executed their plan perfectly against England and their star batters. After the white-ball era of 'Bazball' began with a shambolic scrappy performance at Eden Gardens, England captain Jos Buttler iterated the stance of his team that wants to become ‘aggressive’ and ‘watchable’. Also Read: IND vs ENG, 1st T20I: Abhishek Sharma equals Yuvraj Singh's record in India's win Arshdeep Singh's searing pace left England without its openers, Ben Duckett and Phil Salt. Varun Chakravarthy, a local hero at Eden Gardens, laid the perfect trap with his mysterious googly. Wickets kept tumbling, and Buttler's valiant 68 could only lift England to 132 in 20 overs. It was a good pitch: Buttler “There was a little in the wicket early on didn't expect that, but if you came through that phase, it was a good pitch and a fast-scoring ground. Some really good players are in there, we'll be better for the run-out. Jof looked good, and Mark Wood bowled fast. It was exciting," Buttler said in the post-match presentation. Even though it wasn't the start that England would have expected, Buttler didn't shy away from expressing his admiration for new white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum. “We want to be aggressive and watchable, but from venue to venue we have to assess conditions. Enjoyment of the game is always there. I'm enjoying the environment. I'm a big McCullum fan and always have been. Enjoying working with him," he signed off. After succumbing to a 7-wicket defeat in the series opener, England will aim to bounce back as the T20I action now shifts to Chennai.

IND vs ENG T20I: England captain Jos Buttler wants his team to become 'aggressive' and 'watchable'

<p>Pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/arshdeep-singh" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Arshdeep Singh</a> became the highest wicket taker for India in the T20Is, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal. Arshdeep, who now has 97 T20I wickets, reached the milestone during the IND vs ENG 1st T20I in Kolkata on Wednesday (Jan 22).</p>
<p>The left-arm pacer removed Englishman Phil Salt in the first over to pull level with Chahal's 96 wickets before going past him in the third over with the wicket of Salt's opening partner Ben Duckett.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-1st-t20i-live-score-today-india-vs-england-latest-scorecard-jan-22-ind-vs-eng-playing-xi-prediction-pitch-report-toss-timing-venue-eden-gardens-kolkata-8644275" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">IND vs ENG 1st T20I Score &amp; Updates</a></p>
<p>Arshdeep also took just 61 innings to reach this milestone, while Chahal had taken 80 T20Is for his 96 wickets.</p>
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<h2><strong>Spinners tame England in Kolkata</strong></h2>
<p>Earlier, India skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/suryakumar-yadav">Suryakumar Yadav</a> won the toss and elected to field first because of dew. India pacer Mohammed Shami, returning to international cricket, missed out on making it to the playing XI as skipper SKY decided to 'stick to our strengths."</p>
<p>England finished the powerplay at 45/2 with Arshdeep taking both wickets.</p>
<p>England skipper Jos Buttler and his deputy Harry Brook added 48 runs for the third wicket before spinner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-1st-t20i-varun-chakravarthy-bowled-brook-livingstone-wicket-video-8644876">Varun Chakravarthy worked his magic</a>.</p>
<p>Chakravarthy produced two sensational balls in the eighth over to send England vice-captain Brook and explosive batter Liam Livingstone back to halt the proceedings. Brook and Livingstone both failed to read Varun's mystery spin and were bowled out in space of three balls.</p>
<p>At the halfway mark, England were four down for 74 with Buttler still on the crease. England, however, continued to lose wickets at regular intervals before being all out for 132 in the allotted 20 overs.</p>
<p>Only three England batters reached the double figure, and one of them was bowler Jofra Archer, who scored 12. Apart from him, Buttler played an innings of 68 while Brook managed 17.</p>
<p>For India, Chakravarthy took 3/23 while Axar, Hardik, and Arshdeep took two wickets apiece.</p>

IND vs ENG, 1st T20I: India pacer Arshdeep Singh became the highest wicket taker for India in the T20Is, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal. Cricket Sports

Pacer Arshdeep Singh became the highest wicket taker for India in the T20Is, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal. Arshdeep, who now has 97 T20I wickets, reached the milestone during the IND vs ENG 1st T20I in Kolkata on Wednesday (Jan 22). The left-arm pacer removed Englishman Phil Salt in the first over to pull level with Chahal's 96 wickets before going past him in the third over with the wicket of Salt's opening partner Ben Duckett. Also Read: IND vs ENG 1st T20I Score & Updates Arshdeep also took just 61 innings to reach this milestone, while Chahal had taken 80 T20Is for his 96 wickets. 𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙙 🔓 Say hello 👋 to #TeamIndia's leading wicket-taker in Men's T20Is 🔝 Well done, Arshdeep Singh 🙌 🙌 Follow The Match ▶️ https://t.co/4jwTIC5zzs#INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/K6lQF3la01 — BCCI (@BCCI) January 22, 2025 Spinners tame England in Kolkata Earlier, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to field first because of dew. India pacer Mohammed Shami, returning to international cricket, missed out on making it to the playing XI as skipper SKY decided to 'stick to our strengths." England finished the powerplay at 45/2 with Arshdeep taking both wickets. England skipper Jos Buttler and his deputy Harry Brook added 48 runs for the third wicket before spinner Varun Chakravarthy worked his magic. Chakravarthy produced two sensational balls in the eighth over to send England vice-captain Brook and explosive batter Liam Livingstone back to halt the proceedings. Brook and Livingstone both failed to read Varun's mystery spin and were bowled out in space of three balls. At the halfway mark, England were four down for 74 with Buttler still on the crease. England, however, continued to lose wickets at regular intervals before being all out for 132 in the allotted 20 overs. Only three England batters reached the double figure, and one of them was bowler Jofra Archer, who scored 12. Apart from him, Buttler played an innings of 68 while Brook managed 17. For India, Chakravarthy took 3/23 while Axar, Hardik, and Arshdeep took two wickets apiece.

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<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction saw banks being broken for multiple Indian players, with some of them being sold for the highest money ever in the auction history. Here's the list of most expensive players sold in the mega auction on Sunday (Nov. 24):</p>

<p><strong>PBK buys Shreyas Iyer for record sum</strong></p>

<p>India batter Shreyas Iyer broke the bidding records at the IPL mega auction on Sunday (Nov. 24) by being sold for INR 26.75 crore ($3.16 million) to the Punjab Kings. Iyer broke the record of Arshdeep Singh, who was sold just moments before for INR 18 crore while being retained by the Punjab Kings using the Right-to-Match (RTM) card. He is also so far the most expensive player sold in the IPL.</p>

<p>Iyer played for title winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the last season and was released ahead of the mega auction.</p>

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<p><strong>PBKS retain Arshdeep using RTM</strong></p>

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<p><strong>LSG spends INR 27 crore for Rishabh Pant</strong></p>

<p>India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has become the most expensive player to be sold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction after being sold for INR 27 ($3.2 million) crore to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).</p>

<p>With a bid of INR 20.75 crore, the Delhi Capitals were asked if they'd like to retain Pant; they said yes before LSG increased the price to INR 27 crore, after which DC backed out.</p>

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<p><strong>Yuzvendra Chahal goes to Punjab</strong></p>

<p>PBKS were on the roll with a huge purse to buy players, and they were showing it. Their latest buy is leggie Chahal for INR 18 crore ($2.1 million).</p>

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<p><strong>KL Rahul goes to Delhi Capitals</strong></p>

<p>Delhi Capitals may have found their captain as they bid successfully for KL Rahul for INR 14 crore ($ 1.6 million). A bit of a steal if you think about it.</p>

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<p><strong>KKR break bank for Venkatesh Iyer</strong></p>

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders spent INR 23.75 crore to buy Venkatesh Iyer, who was released by the same franchise ahead of the auction.</p>

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction saw banks being broken for multiple Indian players, with some of them being sold for the highest money ever in the auction history.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction saw banks being broken for multiple Indian players, with some of them being sold for the highest money ever in the auction history. Here's the list of most expensive players sold in the mega auction on Sunday (Nov. 24): PBK buys Shreyas Iyer for record sum India batter Shreyas Iyer broke the bidding records at the IPL mega auction on Sunday (Nov. 24) by being sold for INR 26.75 crore ($3.16 million) to the Punjab Kings. Iyer broke the record of Arshdeep Singh, who was sold just moments before for INR 18 crore while being retained by the Punjab Kings using the Right-to-Match (RTM) card. He is also so far the most expensive player sold in the IPL. Iyer played for title winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the last season and was released ahead of the mega auction. 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙙 🔓 Say hello 👋 to the 𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 in the history of #TATAIPL 🔝 Punjab Kings have Shreyas Iyer on board for a handsome 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟮𝟲.𝟳𝟱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲#TATAIPLAuction | @ShreyasIyer15 | @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/z0A1M9MD1Z — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 24, 2024 × PBKS retain Arshdeep using RTM 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #TATAIPLAuction ✅ Right To Match straight into play! ✅ Arshdeep Singh 🤝 Punjab Kings He fetches a whopping 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟭𝟴 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲 👌 👌#TATAIPL | @arshdeepsinghh | @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/v1FQbrWPyE — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 24, 2024 × LSG spends INR 27 crore for Rishabh Pant India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has become the most expensive player to be sold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction after being sold for INR 27 ($3.2 million) crore to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). With a bid of INR 20.75 crore, the Delhi Capitals were asked if they'd like to retain Pant; they said yes before LSG increased the price to INR 27 crore, after which DC backed out. 🚨 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 🚨 𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙧𝙪𝙢𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣 🥁 🥁 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁 to 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 for a gigantic 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟮𝟳 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲 🔝⚡️ #TATAIPLAuction | #TATAIPL | @RishabhPant17 | @LucknowIPL |… pic.twitter.com/IE8DabNn4V — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 24, 2024 × Yuzvendra Chahal goes to Punjab PBKS were on the roll with a huge purse to buy players, and they were showing it. Their latest buy is leggie Chahal for INR 18 crore ($2.1 million). 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱: 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰🪄#PBKS 𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙙: 𝙔𝙪𝙯𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙖 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙨 𝙊𝙐𝙍𝙎 👏 👏 Punjab Kings have Chahal on board for INR 18 Crore 👍 👍#TATAIPLAuction | #TATAIPL | @yuzi_chahal | @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/OjNI2igW0p — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 24, 2024 × KL Rahul goes to Delhi Capitals Delhi Capitals may have found their captain as they bid successfully for KL Rahul for INR 14 crore ($ 1.6 million). A bit of a steal if you think about it. He garners interest ✅ He moves to Delhi Capitals ✅#DC & KL Rahul join forces for INR 14 Crore 🙌 🙌#TATAIPLAuction | #TATAIPL | @klrahul | @DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/ua1vTBNl4h — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 24, 2024 × KKR break bank for Venkatesh Iyer Kolkata Knight Riders spent INR 23.75 crore to buy Venkatesh Iyer, who was released by the same franchise ahead of the auction. #𝙆𝙆𝙍 𝙜𝙤 𝙗𝙞𝙜 & 𝙝𝙤𝙬! 💪 💪 Venkatesh Iyer is back with Kolkata Knight Riders 🙌 🙌 Base Price: INR 2 Crore SOLD For: INR 23.75 Crore#TATAIPLAuction | #TATAIPL | @venkateshiyer | @KKRiders pic.twitter.com/4eDZPt5Pdx — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 24, 2024 ×

IPL Mega Auction 2025: Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant and Venkatesh Iyer headline most expensive buys

<p>Plenty happened overnight in the cricketing world. While MS Dhoni and Joginder Sharma - the former teammates and now friends reunited, the Indian cricket fans bashed seamer Arshdeep Singh for going for glory and falling flat during the dramatic tied ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Social media was buzzing over these two incidents that made headlines on Friday (August 2).</p>

<h2>‘Arshdeep Singh Dhoni’</h2>

<p>Team India was sitting comfortably during the chase; needing one run to win off 15 balls with two wickets remaining, Charith Asalanka picked two off two balls, removing Shivam Dube and Arshdeep Singh plum&nbsp;in front of the stumps to help Sri Lanka avoid defeat.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/sl-vs-ind-1st-odi-hasaranga-spoils-rohit-virats-return-to-indian-side-as-dramatic-contest-ends-in-tie-746695">SL vs IND, 1st ODI: Hasaranga spoils Rohit, Virat's return to Indian side as dramatic contest ends in tie</a></strong></p>

<p>Although his arm ball to Dube didn’t make much noise, his wicket on the next ball to remove Arshdeep was all over social media, with&nbsp;fans coming down hard on the India seamer for playing a reckless shot and getting out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Instead of trying to put his bat to the ball or snatch a run from somewhere, knowing there were more than a dozen balls left to win the game, the left-handed batter tried slogging it to the leg side, missing it completely, and getting trapped in front.</p>

<p>With that, India lost two wickets in two balls as the first ODI ended in a tie.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Arshdeep tried to win the match by hitting a six against Sri Lanka <a href="https://t.co/I783XFhSxj">pic.twitter.com/I783XFhSxj</a></p>
— PrinCe (@Prince8bx) <a href="https://twitter.com/Prince8bx/status/1819419008808215006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Same to same no difference <a href="https://t.co/Q842WIhry0">pic.twitter.com/Q842WIhry0</a></p>
— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) <a href="https://twitter.com/HaramiParindey/status/1819414038230847704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">That look from rohit...😂😂😭😭<br />
Adeii arshdeep...<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsSL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsSL</a> <a href="https://t.co/LjN9zJ0YvM">pic.twitter.com/LjN9zJ0YvM</a></p>
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<h3>Joginder meets Mahi</h3>

<p>On the other hand former India all-rounder Joginder Sharma met his ex-captain MS Dhoni in New Delhi and even posted a video with him on his Instagram handle. That post kicked in nostalgia for the Indian fans who recalled their partnership that helped India bring home the first ICC trophy since 1983.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Johannesburg 14 years ago, all eyeballs were on these two when Pakistan needed 13 off the last over to win the inaugural T20 World Cup; however, what unfolded a few balls later made history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Joginder Sharma, who bowled the last over ahead of Harbhajan Singh, started with a wide ball before bowling a dot to compensate for that. Although he got hit for a six off the next one, with Pakistan needing six runs from four balls, Joginder pitched the next one closer to the good-length area only for Misbah-ul-Haq to scoop it up and hit it straight to the short fine leg, resulting in his dismissal.</p>

<p>That was the moment that broke the shackles and helped India taste glory, with captain MS Dhoni hogging all the limelight for his masterstroke tactic.&nbsp;</p>


Plenty happened overnight in the cricketing world. While MS Dhoni and Joginder Sharma - the former teammates and now friends reunited, the Indian cricket fans bashed seamer Arshdeep Singh for going for glory and falling flat during the dramatic tied ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Plenty happened overnight in the cricketing world. While MS Dhoni and Joginder Sharma - the former teammates and now friends reunited, the Indian cricket fans bashed seamer Arshdeep Singh for going for glory and falling flat during the dramatic tied ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Social media was buzzing over these two incidents that made headlines on Friday (August 2). ‘Arshdeep Singh Dhoni’ Team India was sitting comfortably during the chase; needing one run to win off 15 balls with two wickets remaining, Charith Asalanka picked two off two balls, removing Shivam Dube and Arshdeep Singh plum in front of the stumps to help Sri Lanka avoid defeat. ALSO READ: SL vs IND, 1st ODI: Hasaranga spoils Rohit, Virat's return to Indian side as dramatic contest ends in tie Although his arm ball to Dube didn’t make much noise, his wicket on the next ball to remove Arshdeep was all over social media, with fans coming down hard on the India seamer for playing a reckless shot and getting out. Instead of trying to put his bat to the ball or snatch a run from somewhere, knowing there were more than a dozen balls left to win the game, the left-handed batter tried slogging it to the leg side, missing it completely, and getting trapped in front. With that, India lost two wickets in two balls as the first ODI ended in a tie. Here are some reactions to his dismissal - Arshdeep tried to win the match by hitting a six against Sri Lanka pic.twitter.com/I783XFhSxj — PrinCe (@Prince8bx) August 2, 2024 × Same to same no difference pic.twitter.com/Q842WIhry0 — Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) August 2, 2024 × That look from rohit...😂😂😭😭 Adeii arshdeep...#INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/LjN9zJ0YvM — Aravind (@Whimsicaldoc) August 3, 2024 × 1 run needed in 14 balls Arshinder Singh Dhoni: pic.twitter.com/HbdUSNMIVf — Sagar (@sagarcasm) August 2, 2024 × Joginder meets Mahi On the other hand former India all-rounder Joginder Sharma met his ex-captain MS Dhoni in New Delhi and even posted a video with him on his Instagram handle. That post kicked in nostalgia for the Indian fans who recalled their partnership that helped India bring home the first ICC trophy since 1983. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jogi Sharma 23 Oct (@jogi23sharma) × In Johannesburg 14 years ago, all eyeballs were on these two when Pakistan needed 13 off the last over to win the inaugural T20 World Cup; however, what unfolded a few balls later made history. Joginder Sharma, who bowled the last over ahead of Harbhajan Singh, started with a wide ball before bowling a dot to compensate for that. Although he got hit for a six off the next one, with Pakistan needing six runs from four balls, Joginder pitched the next one closer to the good-length area only for Misbah-ul-Haq to scoop it up and hit it straight to the short fine leg, resulting in his dismissal. That was the moment that broke the shackles and helped India taste glory, with captain MS Dhoni hogging all the limelight for his masterstroke tactic.

Cricket: Fans troll Arshdeep Singh for poor judgment in 1st ODI vs SL; MS Dhoni reunites with Joginder Sharma

<p>Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq made heads turn with a bizarre claim about India pacers, pointing fingers at Arshdeep Singh, for consistently tampering with the ball during the ongoing T20 World Cup, in West Indies and the USA. Inzamam opined that Indian bowlers have been altering their match balls to aid reverse swing. Indian pacers Arshdeep, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya have been among the wickets for Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue, being&nbsp;key contributors in India's unbeaten run so far in the 20-nation mega event.</p>

<p>Arshdeep is India's highest wicket-taker (15 scalps), second-overall, whereas Bumrah has 11 wickets to his name (eighth-overall). Even all-rounder Hardik has claimed 8 wickets in six outings. Seeing Bumrah-led Indian pacers' stupendous run, Inzamam made a bizarre claim during a recent chat show.</p>

<p>Inzamam, along with another former Pakistan skipper, Saleem Malik, drew reference to Arshdeep's reverse swinging deliveries on a live show for a Pakistan news channel during Rohit-led India's Super 8 clash versus Australia on June 24 in St. Lucia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both the former Pakistani cricketers opined that the 14th or 15th over of a game is too soon for a pacer to get reverse swing. Arshdeep got a hint of reverse swing during the 16th over of Australia's unsuccessful 206-run chase (where they only managed 181-8 and lost by 24 runs after Rohit's strokefilled 41-ball 92).</p>

<p>Thus, Inzamam said, "Arshdeep Singh, when he was bowling the 15th over, the ball was reversing. is it too early (for reverse swing) with the new ball? This means the ball was ready for reverse swing by the 12th or the 13th over. Umpires should keep their eyes open (to spot) these things...If it was Pakistani bowlers (reverse swinging the ball) this would have been a big issue. We know reverse swing very well and if Arshdeep can come in the 15th over and start reversing the ball, it means some serious work had been done before."</p>

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<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/t20-wc-if-they-win-former-aussie-spinner-makes-bold-claim-for-sa-ahead-of-afghanistan-semifinal-735233">T20 WC: 'If they win....' - Former Aussie spinner makes BOLD claim for SA ahead of Afghanistan semifinal</a></strong></p>

<p>To this, Malik joined in and stated, "Inzy, I always say this, eyes are kept shut when it comes to some teams, and India is one of those teams. I remember in Zimbabwe, when Wasim (Akram) was bowling, he made it wet, and we all were surprised at it; as in how come one side was wet, and when I went and complained I was fined quite heavily."</p>

<p>Notably, it isn't the first time that former Pakistani cricketers have come out with absurd claims, targetting Indian bowlers. During the 2023 ODI World Cup, in India, ex-Pakistan player Hasan Raza claimed the hosts used some chips inside the ball, indirectly pointing fingers at Mohammed Shami's exceptional run.</p>

<p>India will face defending champions England in the second semifinal of the T20 WC on Thursday (June 27) in Guyana. Meanwhile, South Africa and Afghanistan will square off in the first semifinal, in Trinidad on Wednesday (June 26, local time).</p>


Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq made heads turn with a bizarre claim about India pacers, pointing fingers at Arshdeep Singh, for consistently tampering with the ball during the ongoing T20 World Cup, in West Indies and the USA.

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq made heads turn with a bizarre claim about India pacers, pointing fingers at Arshdeep Singh, for consistently tampering with the ball during the ongoing T20 World Cup, in West Indies and the USA. Inzamam opined that Indian bowlers have been altering their match balls to aid reverse swing. Indian pacers Arshdeep, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya have been among the wickets for Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue, being key contributors in India's unbeaten run so far in the 20-nation mega event. Arshdeep is India's highest wicket-taker (15 scalps), second-overall, whereas Bumrah has 11 wickets to his name (eighth-overall). Even all-rounder Hardik has claimed 8 wickets in six outings. Seeing Bumrah-led Indian pacers' stupendous run, Inzamam made a bizarre claim during a recent chat show. Inzamam, along with another former Pakistan skipper, Saleem Malik, drew reference to Arshdeep's reverse swinging deliveries on a live show for a Pakistan news channel during Rohit-led India's Super 8 clash versus Australia on June 24 in St. Lucia. Both the former Pakistani cricketers opined that the 14th or 15th over of a game is too soon for a pacer to get reverse swing. Arshdeep got a hint of reverse swing during the 16th over of Australia's unsuccessful 206-run chase (where they only managed 181-8 and lost by 24 runs after Rohit's strokefilled 41-ball 92). Thus, Inzamam said, "Arshdeep Singh, when he was bowling the 15th over, the ball was reversing. is it too early (for reverse swing) with the new ball? This means the ball was ready for reverse swing by the 12th or the 13th over. Umpires should keep their eyes open (to spot) these things...If it was Pakistani bowlers (reverse swinging the ball) this would have been a big issue. We know reverse swing very well and if Arshdeep can come in the 15th over and start reversing the ball, it means some serious work had been done before." Two former Pakistan captain Saleem Malik and Inzmam ul haq accused Arshdeep Singha nd India of ball Tempering. 2023: @MdShami11 ke ball me Chip thi: Hasan Raza 2024: Arshdeep ke ball reverse ho raha hai mtlb ball pe serious kism ka kaam hua hai: Inzmam ul haq pic.twitter.com/YXmIuPatrd — Varun Giri (@Varungiri0) June 25, 2024 × Also read: T20 WC: 'If they win....' - Former Aussie spinner makes BOLD claim for SA ahead of Afghanistan semifinal To this, Malik joined in and stated, "Inzy, I always say this, eyes are kept shut when it comes to some teams, and India is one of those teams. I remember in Zimbabwe, when Wasim (Akram) was bowling, he made it wet, and we all were surprised at it; as in how come one side was wet, and when I went and complained I was fined quite heavily." Notably, it isn't the first time that former Pakistani cricketers have come out with absurd claims, targetting Indian bowlers. During the 2023 ODI World Cup, in India, ex-Pakistan player Hasan Raza claimed the hosts used some chips inside the ball, indirectly pointing fingers at Mohammed Shami's exceptional run. India will face defending champions England in the second semifinal of the T20 WC on Thursday (June 27) in Guyana. Meanwhile, South Africa and Afghanistan will square off in the first semifinal, in Trinidad on Wednesday (June 26, local time).

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<p>India pacer Arshdeep Singh broke the record of most wickets by an Indian in a single T20 World Cup with his three-for against Australia in Super 8 clash on Monday (June 24).</p>

<p>Arshdeep now has 15 wickets in the ongoing T20 World Cup - second most after Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqui's 16. The previous best in the terms of most wickets for India in an edition of T20 World Cup was RP Singh's 12 scalps in 2007.</p>

<p>Thanks to Arshdeep, Australia could manage only 181/7 in 20 overs in a chase of 206 and lost the match by 24 runs.</p>

<p><strong>Also Watch:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/watch-afghanistan-burst-into-celebrations-after-entering-t20-wc-semifinals-with-win-over-bangladesh-734941">Afghanistan burst into celebrations after entering T20 WC semifinals with win over Bangladesh</a></p>

<p>Arshdeep, speaking after the match, gave a lot of credit of India pacer spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for his wickets.</p>

<p>"A lot of credit goes to Jassi bhai because he puts a lot of pressure on the batters - he gives, what, three or four runs in an over - so batters are coming hard against me, and I just have to try and bowl my best ball and there are a lot of chances of getting wickets there," Arshdeep said.</p>

<p>"On the other end they see the runs are not coming and the asking rate is going high, so they take more risks against me. [There's a] chance always of getting a wicket there. So a lot of credit for my wickets goes to Jassi bhai."</p>

<p>Bumrah himself is having a blast of a tournament with 11 wickets in six games. His economy of 4.08, is the best among all the bowlers in the tournament with 10 or more wickets.</p>

<p>As for the match, Arshdeep spoke about how the wind factor came into play when they made bowling plans from different ends.</p>

<p>"When we bowled from the end opposite to the pavilion, we got a lot of swing. From the other end, bowling against the wind… the batters were going to use the wind since the ball was travelling. So we had to look for defensive options there and not allow the wind to come into play," he added.</p>

<p>India will now face England in second semi-final of the T20 world Cup in a rematch of 2022 edition semi where India had lost by 10 wickets.</p>


India pacer Arshdeep Singh broke the record of most wickets by an Indian in a single T20 World Cup with his three-for against Australia in Super 8 clash on Monday (June 24).

India pacer Arshdeep Singh broke the record of most wickets by an Indian in a single T20 World Cup with his three-for against Australia in Super 8 clash on Monday (June 24). Arshdeep now has 15 wickets in the ongoing T20 World Cup - second most after Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqui's 16. The previous best in the terms of most wickets for India in an edition of T20 World Cup was RP Singh's 12 scalps in 2007. Thanks to Arshdeep, Australia could manage only 181/7 in 20 overs in a chase of 206 and lost the match by 24 runs. Also Watch: Afghanistan burst into celebrations after entering T20 WC semifinals with win over Bangladesh Arshdeep, speaking after the match, gave a lot of credit of India pacer spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for his wickets. "A lot of credit goes to Jassi bhai because he puts a lot of pressure on the batters - he gives, what, three or four runs in an over - so batters are coming hard against me, and I just have to try and bowl my best ball and there are a lot of chances of getting wickets there," Arshdeep said. "On the other end they see the runs are not coming and the asking rate is going high, so they take more risks against me. [There's a] chance always of getting a wicket there. So a lot of credit for my wickets goes to Jassi bhai." Bumrah himself is having a blast of a tournament with 11 wickets in six games. His economy of 4.08, is the best among all the bowlers in the tournament with 10 or more wickets. As for the match, Arshdeep spoke about how the wind factor came into play when they made bowling plans from different ends. "When we bowled from the end opposite to the pavilion, we got a lot of swing. From the other end, bowling against the wind… the batters were going to use the wind since the ball was travelling. So we had to look for defensive options there and not allow the wind to come into play," he added. India will now face England in second semi-final of the T20 world Cup in a rematch of 2022 edition semi where India had lost by 10 wickets.

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