Arshdeep Singh is extremely happy to be back at his second home Kent. The left-arm pacer is selected in India's squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, starting on June 20. However, ahead of the blockbuster Test series, the youngster fine-tuned his skills with Kent, whom he had played before last season. Arshdeep is expected to make his Test debut against England, and he is leaving no stone untoward to be at his menacing best.
The pacer geared up for the five-match series by practicing in Dukes' ball with his Kent teammates. BCCI shared a video in which the left-arm pacer talked about Kent and the good vibes he got with the team. The Punjab pacer also enjoyed the peaceful nature and some of the most delicious hot chocolate and Churros during his stint with Kent.
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"It feels really good to be here. At first, you get that “homely” feeling, that yes, I’ve spent two months here before, so it feels great. I’m really looking forward to creating many more memories here. It’s a small place, very peaceful. Not many people around. If you need peace of mind, this is the best place—because there’s always a cool breeze blowing and a soft warmth from the sun, and when you sip hot chocolate in that setting, it’s pure bliss. And if you have a sweet tooth, make sure to have some churros with it," said Arshdeep.
Arshdeep Singh determined to make a mark in Test cricket
There is no doubt about Arshdeep Singh, the white-ball player, as he has proven to be a terrific performer in various stages of the game. However, it is Test cricket that truly tests to the core. It is also the ultimate format, and nothing gives you satisfaction than winning a Test match by game-changing spells. Arshdeep knows the value of Test cricket and is determined to make an impact after being part of the white-ball team for more than two years.
"As for today’s training session, my only motivation was to get a feel for the rhythm—how the body feels, how the red ball is coming out of the hand—because all the players have been playing with the white ball for quite a while. So I really enjoyed it."
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"Going forward, as we keep progressing step by step, the intensity will keep increasing, and we’ll keep making it more and more difficult for the batters to face the ball. It was fun bowling to the batters. They looked quite compact, and there was a competitive spirit—even though we were just working on rhythm, they were fully competing. So that made it even more fun. We had to grind properly and try to get them out with a solid plan. Sai joined the team for the first time, and he looked very compact too. The skipper looked in good touch. I’ll try my best to keep improving and get them out more often going ahead," said Arshdeep.
Arshdeep Singh lavishes huge praise on Jasprit Bumrah, says he is the best bowler
The left-arm pacer also spoke about wanting to learn and evolve from seeing Jasprit Bumrah. Arshdeep lavished praise on the speedster by saying with Bumrah on your side, there is no comparison as to who is the best. The Punjab pacer spoke about working with Bumrah in tandem and helping improve each other's skills.
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"Whenever I hold the ball, I always feel that I am the best. But everyone knows—when you’re in an attack that includes a player named Jasprit Bumrah, then the word "comparison" doesn’t even exist."
"So, the focus is on how we can improve each other’s game, each other’s skill sets—and how we can help the team. That’s where my focus lies," said Arshdeep
