Akash Chopra Praises Arshdeep For His Ability To Take Wickets And Feels He Will Play “Important” Role Against England

January 22, 2025: Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted the crucial role that India pacer Arshdeep Singh is expected to play in the upcoming five-match T20I series against England. The series will kick off on January 22 in Kolkata at Eden Gardens, with the Men in Blue taking on the Three Lions.

Chopra praised Arshdeep for his wicket-taking ability in the initial overs, a crucial factor given England’s solid batting lineup that includes explosive players like Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, and Jos Buttler. Arshdeep’s knack for picking up early wickets is seen as vital to disrupt England’s top order and keep their batting under control. Chopra also noted that Arshdeep possesses variations in his bowling, making him an unpredictable and valuable asset for India in the powerplay overs.

Arshdeep, who made his T20I debut in 2022 against England, has since established himself as a key bowler for India, having played 60 T20 matches and taken 95 wickets at an economy rate of 8.32. His ability to make breakthroughs in the early overs has earned him praise from experts like Chopra, who sees him as a crucial player in India’s bid for success in the series.

The five-match T20I series against England will take place across several cities, with matches in Kolkata (January 22), Chennai (January 25), Rajkot (January 28), Pune (January 31), and Mumbai (February 2).