Arshdeep Singh faces a significant challenge at the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which begins on September 9th. The left-arm pacer, a key player in India’s T20I team, has had limited recent match exposure, according to former India bowling coach Bharat Arun. Arshdeep has a strong T20I record, with 99 wickets and a strike rate of 13.23. He did not play any games in the Champions Trophy 2025 and was also excluded from the Test series against England. Bharat Arun emphasized the necessity of match practice for bowlers, saying that match rhythm is essential. He views the Asia Cup as a significant test for Arshdeep and considers it crucial for him to regain his match fitness rapidly. India’s Asia Cup 2025 campaign starts on September 10th with a match against the UAE. The tournament is being held in the UAE due to political tensions, though India was originally set to host. The India squad includes: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Jitesh Sharma, Harshit Rana, and Arshdeep Singh.
