'Kal Ka Kal Dekhenge,': Arshdeep Singh Reveals Life Mantra Ahead Of 2nd T20I Vs Bangladesh

Arshdeep Singh shares insights [Source: @NeonMan_01/X.com]

T20 World Cup-winner Arshdeep Singh doesn't like fretting over the future or dwelling on the past. The left-arm pacer prefers to embrace the present. The 25-year-old, who is leading the Indian pace attack in the ongoing three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, made his debut just two years ago but has already played 55 T20Is, including two World Cups.

Ahead of the second T20I against Bangladesh on Tuesday, October 9 at the Arun Jaitely Stadium, Arshdeep said, 

"I am enjoying my game and didn't even realise how these two years flew by. I just try and stay in the present, enjoy the highs and lows, that is my focus." 

"My life's mantra is to enjoy the present. Today is my rest day so I will enjoy my rest today. Kal ka Kal dekhenge (Will think about tomorrow when it comes). The T20 World Cup is two years away, very far I don't think much about the future," he added when a question on his future was thrown his way.

The Punjab pacer, who honed his red-ball skills in county cricket last season and put up a stellar display in the Duleep Trophy recently, has been making a case for a maiden Test cap too but doesn't want to talk about that.

"I want to do my best in all the formats wherever I get the opportunity," he said

Asked what difference he has felt in his white-ball skills since becoming an all-format player, Arshdeep said, 

"I enjoy that we can see how quickly you can adapt to the conditions, ground dimensions and format. It gives opportunity to the players to explore their skills. How he can take wickets in different ways, how to absorb pressure."

"Playing in different formats teaches players a lot. In red ball, you get more overs to bowl, it teaches you patience, here (in T20s) you don't need patience, you have to think about what a batter can do."

Arshdeep Singh Shines In First T20I Vs Bangladesh

Arshdeep Singh delivered an outstanding performance in the first T20I match against Bangladesh in Gwalior, wreaking havoc on Bangladesh’s batting lineup. After India opted to bowl first, Arshdeep’s early breakthroughs set the tone by removing both openers. He impressed with the ball, taking three wickets while conceding just 14 runs at an economy rate of 3.65.

In reply, India’s top-order batters started strong, chasing down the target in just 11.6 overs. Opener Sanju Samson (29) and captain Suryakumar Yadav (29) laid the foundation, while Hardik Pandya’s explosive unbeaten 39 sealed the win, helping India win by seven wickets.

With this victory, India lead the series 1-0 and the second game is expected to be a high-scoring affair.

[PTI Inputs]

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