After lighting up IPL 2025 with raw pace and remarkable control, the 26-year-old Punjab Kings (PBSK) sensation has caught the attention of the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel. They have already marked Arshdeep as a key weapon for the England tour, having been impressed by his lethal swing, smart variations, and a temperament made for high-stakes cricket.
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His ability to swing the ball both ways, especially under cold and cloudy skies like those in Dharamsala, has convinced the Indian selectors that Arshdeep is tailor-made for English conditions. Now, they are hoping the pacer would bring that same venom to Test cricket, especially with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami’s fitness under a cloud.
Arshdeep Singh’s Kent stint boosts his Test debut chances
This County Championship stint helped the Punjab lad to understand how to bowl longer spells and hit the right areas with the red ball. Notably, it was former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid who advised Arshdeep to try county cricket after he did well in limited-overs cricket.
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India's Test squad set to be announced this week
Notably, the Indian selectors are likely to announce the Test squad for the England tour on May 23 or 24. While there are reports that star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and opener Shubman Gill are the top contenders for the Test captaincy, nothing has been confirmed officially yet.
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