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‘Was under pressure…’ Arshdeep Singh heaves sigh of relief after scalping fifer in IND vs SA 1st ODI

‘Was under pressure…’ Arshdeep Singh heaves sigh of relief after scalping fifer in IND vs SA 1st ODI

Arshdeep Singh heaved a sigh of relief after bagging his maiden ODI fifer, claims he was under pressure before IND vs SA 1st ODI

Arshdeep Singh revealed that he was under pressure ahead of IND vs SA 1st ODI. But the young speedster laid his worries to rest as he unleash carnage on the field. Not just picking his maiden ODI wicket, he bagged his first ever ODI fifer against South Africa in the IND vs SA 1st ODI

I was under a bit of pressure because I never took any wicket in ODIs before. Happy to get a fifth. The wicket had purchase early on and the plan was to get some LBWs and bowleds. (Having the new ball) Our team’s main motto is adaptibility, ” said Arshdeep Singh after obtaining his maiden ODI fifer.

It has been a sensational spell from the young Indian pacer. He has previously featured for India in 3 ODI matches, back in 2022 against the Kiwis. Such has been his form that he didn’t manage to pick a single wicket in that series.

Come the India vs South Africa ODI series, Arshdeep pounced on his opportunity. He was a regular bowler for in the T20I series. But in the ODI he left his mark by scalping his maiden ODI fifer.

Whether I open or bowl first-change, I’m happy representing my country. (10 overs in first 25 overs) It was quite hot as well. I was playing a 50-over game after a year. But it all paid off, and after my five-for, I feel very fresh. (Shows the ball to the camera) We thought surface would be abrasive too but there was a bit of moisture on the surface,” Arshdeep added,

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