The Duleep Trophy 2024 has been a hotbed of cricketing action, with tensions rising as the tournament progresses. In a recent clash between India D and India A, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh delivered a spell that has set tongues wagging about his red ball credentials.
Arshdeep Strikes Early
Arshdeep, who was India‘s leading wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup 2024, wasted no time in making his mark on the Duleep Trophy. He struck early, dismissing India A batsman Riyan Parag with a delivery that found the edge and was caught by skipper Shreyas Iyer at first slip.
Parag, who came in at number four, had looked to go on the attack, scoring five boundaries and a maximum in his quickfire 37 off 29 balls. However, Arshdeep’s experience in pressure situations proved too much for the young all-rounder.
Watch the dismissal here:
India D Dominate Opening Session
Arshdeep’s wicket was the third to fall for India A, with the team struggling at 52/3 in the 20th over. Earlier, Karnataka pacer Vidwath Kaverappa had removed India A skipper Mayank Agarwal and opener Pratham Singh.
Hyderabad batsman Tilak Varma looked to steady the ship for India A, but he too fell victim to the India D bowlers, dismissed by Saransh Jain in the 18th over.
Both India D and India A will be eager to secure the six points on offer, having lost their opening fixtures in the tournament. Each team will face the remaining three sides in a round-robin format, with the top two teams advancing to the final to battle for the Duleep Trophy 2024 title.
Arshdeep’s Red Ball Credentials
Arshdeep’s performance has certainly caught the eye of selectors and fans alike. The 24-year-old has long been regarded as one of India’s most promising fast bowlers, and his ability to adapt to red ball cricket will only enhance his chances of earning a Test call-up.
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With the Indian team management constantly on the lookout for quality pacers to complement their spin attack, Arshdeep’s display in the Duleep Trophy could not have come at a better time. If he can maintain this level of performance throughout the tournament, a spot in India’s Test squad may well be within his grasp.
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