India’s left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh credits his rise in T20 cricket to continuous improvement, even if it is by just half a percent every game.
“I’ve always believed that the biggest room in the world is the room for improvement,” Arshdeep told JioHotstar. “Whenever I get the chance, I engage in constructive self-criticism and strive to enhance my skill-set, even if it’s just by 1% or half a percent.”
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Arshdeep has become a key part of India’s T20 set-up and was the team’s most prolific bowler during the T20 World Cup last year, which India won after beating South Africa in the final at Barbados.
The 26-year-old Arshdeep plays for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and took two wickets in his team’s campaign opener in the ongoing 2025 edition of the tournament. Punjab, who are yet to win the IPL trophy, defeated the 2022 champions Gujarat Titans by 11 runs.
Arshdeep is confident of his team doing well this time and presenting a tough challenge in pursuit of its maiden title, led by new captain Shreyas Iyer.
“I have played with Iyer before, under his captaincy in the Duleep Trophy, and I really enjoyed it. He always backed his players and gave them the freedom to express themselves,” said Arshdeep. “What I’ve noticed here is that his approach remains the same — he doesn’t impose rigid instructions but encourages players to trust their skills and play for the team. He promotes a selfless approach, assuring full backing to the players.
“I truly admire this mindset, and as players, we will do our best to support him.”
Arshdeep’s impressive T20I CV shows 99 wickets in 63 matches. In the IPL, he has 78 wickets to his credit in 66 matches.
He believes that trust of the team management leads to a player becoming confident in his approach and executing his plans, especially in pressure situations.
“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 feels good to know that they trust me. I genuinely enjoy the added responsibility, regardless of the situation. I try not to feel the pressure and instead focus on delivering my best for the team,” he said.
Arshdeep concluded by indicating patience and learning from the mistakes are the key to success.
“Success doesn’t come overnight, but I ensure that any setbacks don’t affect my bowling. Every time I get another opportunity, I give it my all to help the team win.”
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