Legendary Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram has a special request for Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah’s teammate, after India’s triumphant T20 World Cup campaign. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India ended their long wait for an ICC title by defeating South Africa by seven runs in the final.
The Indian team, featuring stars like Virat Kohli, remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. So far, Virat Kohli announced their retirement from T20I. But he is available in other formats.
Wasim Akram’s Appreciation for Arshdeep Singh
After India’s World Cup win, six Indian players were named to the ICC Team of the Tournament. These six Indian players include Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh. Jasprit Bumrah, named Player of the Tournament, had significant support from Arshdeep throughout the event.
Wasim Akram, a fast-bowling legend, praised Arshdeep’s performance and urged him to focus on Test cricket. According to Wasim Akram, Arshdeep Singh gave an amazing performance at the T20 World Cup in 2024. T20 cricket is very short format. You can make your name within one year by playing t20. But if you want to become a legendary cricketer, you should think about test cricket. I believe that he has a plan for four-day cricket.
Wasim Akram said:
Very impressive, very talented player, Arshdeep Singh. He should be focusing on four-day cricket too because he has swing and pace. He swings the ball both ways, and the new ball comes in decently. I think he has got the potential to be a regular bowler for India. I hope that he has Test cricket on his mind because you will make money in T20s and you will make your name for one year in T20s.
Arshdeep Singh’s Stellar Performance
Arshdeep Singh outperformed Jasprit Bumrah in the wicket-takers standings of the T20 World Cup. He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament, claiming 17 wickets. Arshdeep made history with the best-ever bowling figures by an Indian in the T20 World Cups, taking four wickets for just nine runs against the USA.
When asked to rate Arshdeep’s performance, Wasim Akram emphasized the importance of long-format cricket for leaving a lasting legacy.
Wasim Akram spoke his opinion on Arsdeep Singh, saying:
If you have to leave a legacy, you have to think about long-format cricket. People should be talking about you even 10–20 years after your retirement that no such bowler came in cricket history. These young bowlers should have that kind of mindset. No doubt, he has the potential. I would give him eight.
To conclude, after the stellar performance of Arshdeep Singh in the T20 World Cup, Wasim Akram urges players to play a long format of cricket. Because once you establish your name in the long format of cricket and after 10 to 20 years of retirement, fans will remember you. Not only fans but cricket legends and cricket analysts remember you, and obviously, he must say what a player. Such a brilliant performance in his career creates a great history.
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