Arshdeep Singh took 7 wickets in the series against West Indies
Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh talked about his performance in the T20I series against West Indies. He said that he’s trying to keep things simple and also credited team management for giving him freedom.
Arshdeep has been in the headlines ever since he made his debut for India in T20Is. However, the T20I series against West Indies was the breakthrough series for him as he shined in all the games and was India’s best bowler in the series.
In the five T20Is, Arshdeep picked up seven wickets at an economy rate of 6.58 with a three-wicket haul to his name. Not only did he bowled sensationally in the powerplays but also restricted runs in the death overs.
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Arshdeep's heroics have been lauded by many and he was even awarded the Player of the Series for his sensational show with the ball.
Speaking after the game, Arshdeep said that he’s trying to keep things simple and he’s exactly doing what coach Rahul Dravid has told them.
“It feels really good and feel grateful to represent my country. Tried to keep things simple. As Rahul Dravid sir says we are a processed based teams so I stick with my process. I don't try to think much about other things during the bowling,” Arshdeep Singh said.
The left-arm pacer credited skipper Rohit and coach Dravid for giving him clarity
“The talk is to be adaptable. We have had to do whatever the demand of the wicket and the team is. We do what the captain and coaches tell us. Credit to them for the clarity they have given me,” he said.
Arshdeep said that his greatest asset is to keep things simple and focus on the process. He also talked about the dressing room atmosphere and revealed that his competition is his dad.
“I don't know what my greatest asset is but keeping things simple and focusing on process helps me. The way the captains back the youngsters, and the feel of the dressing room is very nice.
“Youngsters and seniors feel the same. Helps as a youngster to come in and repeat what you do with your IPL and state teams. My mentor and my competition is my dad, he is very economical and bowling well," he said.
(India Today inputs)