While Arshdeep has taken seven wickets in three matches at an economy rate of 7.83, Bhuvneshwar, despite taking three wickets in so many matches, has performed brilliantly at an economy rate of 4.87 in 10.4 overs.
While Arshdeep has taken seven wickets in three matches at an economy rate of 7.83, Bhuvneshwar, despite taking three wickets in so many matches, has performed brilliantly at an economy rate of 4.87 in 10.4 overs.
Arshdeep Singh credits his success in the ongoing T20 World Cup to senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who he feels has been creating constant pressure in the powerplay overs, making it easier for him to get wickets.
Arshdeep had struck crucial strikes in both his opening overs against Pakistan and South Africa, removing top batsmen like Babar Azam and Quinton de Kock respectively.
While Arshdeep has taken seven wickets in three matches at an economy rate of 7.83, Bhuvneshwar, despite taking three wickets in so many matches, has performed brilliantly at an economy rate of 4.87 in 10.4 overs.
“We study the weaknesses of the batsmen and me and Bhuvi bhai first try to take some swing and beat the batsman in the beginning. I am able to attack the batsman because Bhuvi bhai is bowling so economical that the batsmen first He’s been under pressure ever since.” Arshdeep told reporters after India’s five-wicket loss to South Africa on Sunday.
Bhuvneshwar’s effectiveness may not be visible in the wickets column but he has got commendable pace in all three games to keep the batsmen under control.
Arshdeep said, “The credit for my success goes to him. The batsmen are not taking risks against him (Bhuvneshwar) and doing so with me. So we have formed a good partnership. The bowling partnership is as important as the batting partnership. “
The success in the opening overs has boosted his confidence.
“When you take the first wicket you feel confident and the team also believes in your abilities.”
Arshdeep found the Perth track fastest in his short but eventful international career.
“It was a great track to bowl to. It was a dream wicket for any fast bowler and probably the sharpest pitches I have ever played in my career,” he said.
However, no ideal length applies to all bowlers in this type of track.
“The ideal length will change for every bowler on this track. On days when the ball spins a bit, you’ll want to bowl that full length and when there’s no buy off the track, you bowl normal hard lengths.
“Both the teams used the wicket very well and used tough length to execute their plans.”
Arshdeep brushed aside the question as to why senior spinner R Ashwin was given the 18th over.
Arshdeep defended the move, saying, “If you are playing five bowlers, wherever Rohit bhai felt he should bring in Ashwin, he did it.”
Could 145 have been a defendable target on this track?
Arshdeep signed, “It’s a matter of ifs and buts. Maybe 133 would have been good enough and sometimes 160 seems too low. So until you score 145, you won’t know.”