ARSHEEP SINGH (PTI Photo) New Delhi: The former versatile India Irfan Pathan raised the key question of the high-voltage Asian Cup 2025 Super Four Clash between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday-Mělěl would return Singh to play XI?During the discussion of Sony Sports, Pathan emphasized the importance of the fast left shoulder as a partner for Jasprit Bumrah and stressed that the conditions could make his role essential.
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Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe!“I will stick to my words I said before the start of the Asia Cup. I would like to see how Arshdeep plays with (Jasprit) Bumurah, because the situation could come where you may need a second fast pitch,” Pathan explained. “When the ball gets wet and under pressure, the Hardik’s (Pandya) is the power of the bowling six Yorkers, or can shivam dube consistently mix these yorkers?”The former sailor admitted that the team leadership sees things differently, but claims that Arshdeep deserves to be considered. “There will be a question. That’s why you can think of Arshdeep? But it’s hard to change the team that plays and wins. You wouldn’t want to play less dough. It’s a hard decision. I would do differently, but the team thinks differently,” he said.
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Should Arshdeep Singh be included in Indian playing XI against Pakistan?
Arshdeep was omitted from India XI in their seven-ranking victory over Pakistan in the group phase. In the final group game he got a chance against Oman and picked up 1 for 37 in four exceeds. With surfaces in Dubai offering grip and auxiliary spinners, the Suryakumar Yadav captain is expected to support its three with slow bowling of Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy.Yet, as the bets rise in the Super Four Stage, Pathan’s words hang hard: debate on balance in India could decide whether men in blue can tighten their grip at the next Pakistani collision or be exposed if the conditions change.
