Indian left arm pace Arshdeep Singh He could be seen playing for a different team in the next season of the Indian Premier League. According to reports, Kolkata Knight Riders are tracking Arshdeep and may bid for him in the upcoming auction.
Arshdeep Singh has not been included in the reserve list for IPL 2025 by Punjab Kings. The fast bowler was Punjab’s highest wicket-taker last season with 19 wickets in 14 matches.
Over the years, Arshdeep has been a key part of the Punjab Kings setup. Although he has been released by the franchise, Punjab Kings have a chance to retain Arshdeep through the Right to Match (RTM) option and are likely to exercise this option.
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Kolkata Knight Riders are looking at Arshdeep Singh
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders are looking for a fast bowler who can bat both with the new ball and with the death. Arshdeep provides that option for the franchise and being an Indian, he can fetch a huge price in the auction.
According to reports, KKR will go all out for Arshdeep Singh. The left-arm pacer recently deleted all his Instagram posts related to Punjab Kings.
His decision to delete all his Instagram posts led to rumors that he might play for a different franchise next season.. While nothing is guaranteed in the auction, KKR are set to go all out to acquire the services of Arshdeep Singh.
If KKR signs Arshdeep, the left-arm quick is also expected to lead the team’s bowling attack. He has been playing IPL and international cricket for some time now and has the experience of leading Punjab’s bowling attack earlier as well.
Punjab Kings have decided to retain only two of their players ahead of the IPL 2025 auction – Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh. The franchise has the highest purse among them all teams with a total of INR 110.5 crores.
This means it won’t be easy for KKR to get Arshdeep as Punjab have the money to buy back the leader of their bowling attack. This It remains to be seen what strategy Kings will adopt under new head coach Ricky Ponting.
Arshdeep Singh’s numbers in IPL
Arshdeep Singh played 65 matches in his IPL career and picked up 76 wickets at an average of 27 and a save ratio of 9.03. The left arm is a real keeper with the new ball and a great component in the death overs.
Arshdeep was also instrumental in India winning the T20 World Cup 2024 just a few months ago with an average of 12 wickets in 8 matches..64 and an economy rate of 7.16. He finished as the season’s top scorer.
KKR are eyeing a dasher at the top
Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders are also looking for a player like him If Buttler above to open the strike. They had Phil Salt and Sunil Narine in the IPL 2024 opener and both of them played a key role in the team’s title win.
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