“He is shoulder to shoulder with Jasprit Bumrah” - Irfan Pathan bats for inclusion of Arshdeep Singh in Asia Cup 2025 final

Arshdeep Singh gave just two runs in the super over against Sri Lanka.

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has hailed Arshdeep Singh for his heroics in the clash against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2025. He called the pacer cool as ice, batting for his inclusion in the final against Pakistan on 28th September.

Irfan Pathan’s comments came after Arshdeep Singh helped India win the clash against Sri Lanka during the Super Four stage of Asia Cup 2025. After being taken for runs in the first two overs, he made a solid comeback in his last two overs that helped India end the game in a tie.

Then in the Super Over, Arshdeep Singh was nothing more than exceptional. He gave away just two runs and removed both the Sri Lankan batters. Thanks to his heroics, India will be entering the final without losing a single game in the tournament.

Shoulder to shoulder with Bumrah, he delivers those yorkers – Irfan Pathan on Arshdeep Singh

While hailing Arshdeep, Irfan Pathan correlated the left-arm pacer to Jasprit Bumrah, saying that he delivers yorkers in the end. He also added that the team management should play him in all the games. 

“Look, first of all, he’s as cool as ice, mate. Under pressure, he asks for the ball. He bowls when it matters, and whenever it’s the last over, he nails the yorkers. He’s ready. Shoulder to shoulder with Bumrah, he delivers those yorkers. I think he’s a bowler of that quality. I’ve been saying this from day one — it’s not just about today.

“He should always be in the playing XI, because there are situations when you need yorkers from both ends. You saw it yourself today — the match went right down to the wire,” Irfan told the broadcasters after the match.“

Irfan Pathan further highlighted how the obsession with the batting depth has made Arshdeep Singh warm the bench. He concluded by saying that in his team, the left-arm pacer will always be there.  

“But the team thought we needed longer batting. And if you want longer batting, then Shivam Dube plays as an all-rounder. Now, if he’s playing, Arshdeep doesn’t get a spot. But in my team, Arshdeep will always be there. And I’ve been saying this from the very first day.”

Arshdeep recently became the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in T20Is. But, with the combination that India have opted in the tournament, it is likely that he will be on the bench in the final. 

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