In a light-hearted moment during India’s first T20I match against England at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh made headlines not just for his bowling prowess but also for his sportsmanship.
Arshdeep Singh becomes India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is
The left-arm fast bowler, surpassed Yuzvendra Chahal to become India’s leading wicket-taker in T20 Internationals, achieving this milestone in his 61st match for India by taking his tally to 97 wickets. This achievement came during a crucial powerplay when Arshdeep dismissed Phil Salt with a sharp bouncer in the first over and followed it up with the wicket of Ben Duckett in the third over, effectively pegging England back early in the game.
With this performance, Arshdeep not only broke Chahal’s record of 96 wickets but also showcased his form and potential, setting his sights on becoming one of the fastest to reach 100 T20I wickets globally.
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Arshdeep issues a playful apology to Yuzvendra Chahal
After the game, Arshdeep talked about his performance and how Team India played out. Arshdeep expressed his happiness and gratitude, acknowledging that his hard work has finally paid off. He shared his determination to maintain his form and continue contributing to the team’s success by taking crucial wickets for the country, highlighting his commitment to performing at his best on the international stage.
“It feels great, I’m grateful that my hardwork has paid off and I will try to continue taking wickets for the country,” said Arshdeep in a video shared by BCCI on Instagram.
Before wrapping up, Arshdeep showcased a lighthearted moment of camaraderie and humor by playfully apologizing to Chahal for surpassing him. With a smile, he said ‘Yuzi Bhai’ and touched his ears, mimicking a gesture of apology in a fun and endearing manner.
Here is the video:
An all-time record and a maiden POTM award followed by a memory test! 🧠
Presenting the bowlers game ft. Varun Chakaravarthy and Arshdeep Singh 😎
WATCH 🎥 🔽 #TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank | @chakaravarthy29 | @arshdeepsinghh
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 23, 2025
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