Cricket News: According to former Indian bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji, the team is quite concerned about Arshdeep Singh’s tendency to give up extra runs. His remarks follow the teenage pacer’s 51 runs in four overs against New Zealand in the first T20I in Ranchi, which included two wides and one no-ball in the fourth over.
The Men in Blue are 0-1 down in the three-match series after suffering a 21-run defeat to the Blackcaps in the first T20I. The fact that Arshdeep kept bowling extras, including a last over that resulted in a differential of 27 runs between the two teams, was one of the game’s highlights.
“Fixing something for which there is no straight so-called remedy is difficult. Arshdeep Singh must be aware of the precise locations of his running marks. He needs to begin responding well under pressure at the same time. That is a major concern given how he has continued to bowl no-balls. He also has a lot of work to do with the bowling coach off the field. He should perform well in the upcoming bouts,” according to Balaji, who spoke to Star Sports.
Arshdeep must start over from scratch: L Balaji
Prior to the series against the Kiwis, Arshdeep had a bad night earlier against Sri Lanka when he bowled up to five no-balls in a T20I match. The 23-year-old’s game has a recurring pattern, and Balaji called attention to the fact that if he does not make corrections, his confidence will suffer.
“He needs to work on his rhythm because that is a problem. If you repeatedly overstep, you need to address the issue right away. Otherwise, you’ll lose your momentum, rhythm, and self-assurance. It keeps happening. He needs to revise his plan and improve his foot-landing,” he added.
When India and New Zealand square off in the second T20I on January 29 in Lucknow, they will be aiming to tie the series.
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