Against a heartwarming moment during India’s first T20I match England On Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh made headlines not only for his bowling prowess but also for his sportsmanship.
Arshdeep Singh becomes India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is
Left arm fast bowler, over Yuzvendra Chahal Being India’s leading wicket-taker in T20 Internationals, he achieved this milestone in his 61st match for India, taking 97 wickets. This achievement came during a crucial power play when Arshdeep was dismissed Phil Salt He followed it up with a sharp bounce in the first game and the wicket of Ben Duckett in the third, effectively putting England back early in the game.
With this performance, Arshdeep not only broke Chahal’s record of 96 wickets but also showed his form and potential to become one of the fastest to reach 100 T20I wickets worldwide.
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Arshdeep playfully apologizes to Yuzvendra Chahal
After the game, Arshdeep talked about his performance and how the Indian team played. Acknowledging that his hard work has finally paid off, Arshdeep expressed his happiness and gratitude. He shared his determination to maintain his form and continue to contribute to the team’s success by scoring important goals for the country and stressed his commitment to perform at his best in the international arena.
“It feels great, I’m grateful that my hard work has paid off and I’ll try to keep scoring goals for the country.” Arshdeep said in a video shared by BCCI on Instagram.
Before finishing his speech, Arshdeep showed a moment of camaraderie and humor by playfully apologizing to Chahal for overtaking him. “Yuzi Bhai” she said with a smile and touched his ears in a playful and cute apologetic gesture.
We present the video:
All-time record and first POTM award, followed by a memory test! 🧠
Varun Chakravarthy and Arshdeep Singh ft. Introducing Bowlers game 😎
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— BCCI (@BCCI) January 23, 2025
