It’s always baffling how the leading T20I wicket-taker of the Indian side, Arshdeep Singh, despite his incredible success, doesn’t end up being a regular member of the shortest format for the Blue Brigade. The left-arm pacer had a unique skill of picking up wickets with the new ball and creating pressure in the death overs. 

The left-arm pacer picked up three wickets in his four overs during India’s victory in the third T20I of the ongoing series against Australia at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. He followed it up with another fine bowling of 1/22 in Gold Coast.

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“I am still a medium pacer. Since the first day, I have enjoyed medium pace fast bowling. I don’t do anything fancy to swing the ball in both ways. I hold it on the normal grip for the in-swinging deliveries, while for the out-swinging deliveries, I just tilt it a little towards the first slip fielder and try to flick it towards the first slip with my wrist.” Arshdeep Singh expressed during his interaction on Fox Cricket ahead of the Brisbane T20I.

Watch: Arshdeep Singh reveals his left-arm pace skill before AUS vs IND Brisbane T20I

Arshdeep has picked up 105 wickets in 67 T20I innings at an average of 18.59 and an economy rate of 8.36. In the IPL, he has bagged 97 wickets in 81 innings at an average of 26.49 and an economy rate of nine, thanks to two four-wicket and one five-wicket hauls.

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“And I also saw a video of Wasim Akram showing this flick. Since then, I have tried to go for the flick. I haven’t mastered it yet, but yeah, I am still trying. I would say the stumps’ material wasn’t that nice (on breaking the stumps in two parts during the IPL).” Arshdeep claimed.

“I was actually the slowest bowler in that game. Jhye Richardson and Riely Meredith were in that game. And they were clocking 150 quite easily. I guess because they were hitting the stumps again and again, there was a crack, which I later figured out, and I hit that crack for the stumps to be broken.” The left-arm pacer added.

It was a baffling decision from the Indian management not to include their left-arm seamer, Arshdeep Singh, in the first couple of games of the five-match series against Australia down under. But he returned in the third fixture in Hobart and made an immediate impact with the ball. 

Arshdeep has already become India’s leading wicket-taker in the shortest format with 104 wickets, but he warms the benches too often. Their bowling coach, Morne Morkel, ahead of the fourth fixture in Gold Coast, reflected that limited games were going into the next T20 World Cup, for which they want different players to react under pressure.

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“There will always be disappointment in terms of players and selection, but that is something at times that, as a player, is uncontrollable. For us, from our side, we just keep on asking them to work hard, try hard, and be ready for when they do get the opportunity. There are limited games now leading into the T20 World Cup, so we need to see how the players can react in certain situations under pressure.” Morkel expressed in the pre-match press conference.

Morne Morkel points out limited games before T20 World Cup 2026 to give chances to different players

Morkel reckoned that before the home World Cup, they would try to frame different combinations, where the batting order would also juggle a few times in the ongoing T20I series against Australia.

“You need to have options available. I think every team, if you look across the world, is playing around with options. Yes, we will probably know one or two combinations that we set, but I think in this game you need to be adaptable. You need to know where certain players can give you options in different roles.” The former South Africa pacer expressed.

“And I think with a World Cup around the corner, you do not want to leave any stones unturned. You do not want to sit two years down the line and say, if only we tried that, or give this combination a bit more time, it would have developed.” India’s bowling coach informed.

India bounced back in the ongoing 5-match T20I series by winning the third match (AUS vs IND 3rd T20I) at the Ninja stadium. Washington Sundar and Jitesh Sharma's flamboyant batting confirm the win for the touring side. 

Toss and the first innings: 

After a long time, India, in this match, won the toss and decided to bowl first. For this game, India made multiple changes in the playing XI. The inclusion of Arshdeep Singh proved instantly effective as he picked up the wickets of Travis Head and Josh Inglis without wasting any time. In the match, the pacer got 3 wickets to his name and was named the best player of the match. 

Tim David emerged as the main hurdle for the Indian bowling department. The right-handed batter played a cracking 74-run innings before losing his scalp against Shivam Dube. Tilak Varma took an extraordinary catch near the boundary rope, at the long-off region, to get rid of the swashbuckling batter. Marcus Stoinis also was in good touch, scoring 64 off 39. Arshedeep cleared him from the track through a caught and bowled process. With the power-pack knocks from Head and Stoinis, Australia registered 186 runs in the first innings. 

Australia: Australia · 186/6 (20)

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Second Innings: 

The match in the second innings became more thrilling when India lost 4 wickets for 111 runs on the scoreboard. Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav went off to a promising start but were not able to convert their innings for a long run. Australia, without the service of Josh Hazlewood, tried to bowl according to their plan and was looking good until Washington Sundar and Jitesh Sharma walked into the middle. With 9 balls to spare and 5 wickets in hand, India won the match. Sundar and Sharma remained unbeaten for 49 and 22, respectively. 

India: 188/5 (18.3)

After the washout result in the opening T20I at the Manuka Oval and Australia’s victory in the second encounter at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the focus was on the third game of the five-match series at the Ninja Stadium in Hobart between Australia and India, for whom it was a vital clash to stay active in the series. 

Quite surprisingly, in a change of fate, India’s captain, Suryakumar Yadav, won the toss and decided to bowl first on a surface that was anticipated to provide some early swing and movement. The tourists made three changes in their eleven by bringing Jitesh Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, and Washington Sundar, while the home side got Sean Abbott in place of rested Josh Hazlewood.

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Arshdeep made an early impact with the new ball, sending back Travis Head on the fourth ball of the game. After a double on the opening ball of the over, the southpaw went on his back foot and timed the left-arm seamer through the fine-leg fence for a boundary. But the Punjab-born had the last laugh.

Watch: Arshdeep Singh draws first blood with Travis Head’s wicket during AUS vs IND 3rd T20I in Hobart

On the fourth ball of the over, Head was dismissed for six runs. It was a wide-length delivery outside the hitting arc of the batter, who got forward to loft it, and the ball kept shaping away. It saw the ball going ballooned in the air as Suryakumar Yadav settled under it at mid-off and grabbed an easy catch to send the aggressive batter back into the clash.

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) November 2, 2025

It was the third dismissal of the pacer against Head in T20S in seven innings. The batter has clubbed 57 runs in 38 balls in this battle at an average of 19 and a strike rate of 150. In his second over, Arshdeep picked up the wicket of Josh Inglis.

India made a clinical start with the ball inside the power play. But they needed to get Tim David early in the innings, as the batter has a fine record of 577 runs in 26 T20 innings at this venue at a strike rate of over 170.

It was a baffling decision from the Indian management to leave out their most successful T20I bowler, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, from the last couple of T20I games of the five-match series against Australia in Canberra and Melbourne. The veteran has been exceptional for the Blue Brigade in the recent few T20Is, but still missed so many games due to a combination of factors. 

India, under coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, decided to go with Harshit Rana as the second pacer with premier Jasprit Bumrah. Rana batted at number seven in the game while the team’s decision of keeping three spinners- Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel- pushed Arshdeep Singh out of the eleven.

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“Whatever kind of seeds you plant (your actions), you will harvest the same (results).” The Punjab-born posted an Instagram story the day after their defeat against the Mitchell Marsh-led side in Melbourne. Rana, who even though scored 35 runs in 33 balls with the bat, leaked 27 runs in two overs without any success.

Arshdeep Singh targets Indian management on Instagram story

Arshdeep is the highest wicket-taker of the Indian cricket team. The left-arm fast bowler has bagged 101 wickets in 65 innings at an average of below 19, a strike rate of under 14, and an economy rate of 8.37, thanks to two four-wicket hauls with the best bowling figure of 4/9 in an inning.

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Overall, the 26-year-old has collected 230 wickets in 174 innings in T20 cricket at an average of 22.70 and a strike rate of 15.90 with an economy rate of 8.52, thanks to five four-wicket hauls and the best bowling figure of 5/32 in an inning. Singh has bagged 97 wickets in 81 innings of IPL at an average of 26.49, a strike rate of 17.6, and an economy rate of nearly nine.

India lost the second T20I clash by four wickets as the home side completed the chase of 126 runs in 13.2 overs. The third encounter will take place on October 02 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.

Team Indian cricketers Arshdeep Singh and Jitesh Sharma recently met famous Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh in Melbourne. The diva is in Australia for his AURA World Tour and will be performing at AAMI Park Stadium on Saturday, November 1. Jitesh shared an amusing Instagram post before the show of him, Arshdeep, and Diljit singing along to Diljit's song "God Bless."

The video went viral on social media and showed the fun side of the cricketers and their love for Desi music. Both Arshdeep and Jitesh looked happy as they joined Diljit in the light-hearted moment ahead of his big concert. It was a cheerful break for the players after a tough game against Australia.

On Friday, October 31, India had a disappointing outing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The team was bowled out for just 125 runs in 18.4 overs after being put in to bat. Abhishek Sharma was the only major contributor, scoring 68 off 37 balls, while Josh Hazlewood took three wickets for Australia. In reply, Mitchell Marsh led the hosts to victory with a quick 46 off 26 balls as they chased the target in only 13.2 overs.

BCCI Provides Major Update on Shreyas Iyer’s Injury 

In the same press release, the BCCI issued an update on Shreyas Iyer’s health, confirming that he would remain in Sydney for a few more days for medical consultation. The board expressed gratitude to the medical teams assisting him during his recovery. “The BCCI extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dr Kouroush Haghigi and his team in Sydney, along with Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala in India, for ensuring Shreyas received the best treatment for his injury. Shreyas will continue to stay in Sydney for follow-up consultations and will return to India once he is deemed fit to fly,” the statement read.

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As per reports, despite steady progress, Iyer is likely to be sidelined for the next two months. He is expected to miss the upcoming home ODI series against South Africa but could make his return for the 50-over series against New Zealand, scheduled to begin in the second week of January.

Team India is now preparing for the 2nd T20I for the ongoing series against Australia (AUS vs IND 2nd T20I). Ahead of the match, a video on social media gained attention from the cricket fans on the internet. Through the video, viewers can see how Shubman Gill is laughing after seeing a colorful bag of Abhishek Sharma. 

After the conclusion of the 3-match ODI series, Australia and India are preparing for a high-voltage T20I series. The first T20I match of the competition was called off due to rain. Now, all the focus is on the next match, which is scheduled to take place tomorrow (October 31) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 

Ahead of the important match, the video has gone viral on the internet. In the caption of the video it is stated, "Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh making fun of Abhishek Sharma's bag." Though Gill was in the center of the focus, while Singh perhaps was behind the camera. 

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A funny video ahead of Australia vs India 2nd T20I

Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh making fun of Abhishek Sharma's bag 🛍️😂 pic.twitter.com/mUbH5SEetL

— Shubman 🤍 (@_77Foreverr_) October 30, 2025

In the video we can hear they are describing the bag as a 'limited edition bag.' The bag of Abhishek was very colorful—a lot of pink, white, and red stars on a green cover. We barely can see an adult carrying a bag with this design. But, apart from the joking part, the bag was beautiful and definitely eye-catching. And another thing is the bond between the players. From the video it is clear that they are sharing a strong bond with each other. 

Abhishek was one of the main protagonists behind Team India's Asia Cup 2025 triumph. Abhishek Sharma has so far scored 849 runs in 23 innings across 24 matches, averaging 36.91. If he participates in the remaining 4 matches of the series, the young opener can comfortably cross the 1000-run mark in the format. 

India’s left-arm pacer, Arshdeep Singh, sat out for the third and final ODI of the three-match series against Australia at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). He is keeping the spirits high post their comfortable victory by nine wickets with more than 12 overs to spare in the run-chase as the focus now shifts to the five-match T20I series. 

India's Arshdeep has now dropped a light-hearted video on his Instagram post that has increased the spirits of the fans. In the short clip, the left-arm pacer was seen cracking jokes alongside the international teammate, the left-arm spin all-rounder Axar Patel. He gave a video with a caption of ‘Truckaaan vaale’ as the amusing banter went viral to draw laughter and appreciation from the fans.

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“Axar bhai, accha hua cricket mein kuch ban gaye, nahi toh yeh kaar rahe hote hum.” (Axar bro, good thing we made something of ourselves in cricket — otherwise, this is what we’d be doing!)” Arshdeep joked, turning the camera towards the series of trucks on Instagram.

Watch: Arshdeep Singh’s viral post on Instagram with Axar Patel goes viral

The reel around the social media platforms has already gained popularity with thousands of likes and comments as it showcases the 26-year-old pacer’s personality and sense of humor. These videos have made him a fan favorite since his debut in international cricket across formats. Singh was rested for the third ODI as the management made two changes in the form of Kuldeep Yadav and Nitish Reddy coming into the eleven.

 

 

 

 

 

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The 26-year-old pacer has picked up overall 17 wickets in 10 ODI innings at an average of 23.17 and a strike rate of 26.6 with the best figures of 5/37, while in the shortest format, he has bagged 101 wickets in 65 innings at an average of 18.76 and a strike rate of 13.4, along with his economy rate of 8.37.

India’s excellent bowling performance, led by Harshit Rana’s four wickets, reduced the Australian side to 236 in 46.4 overs before the unbeaten 168-run stand for the second wicket between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma completed the chase by nine wickets in 38.3 overs.

Two of India’s most entertaining cricketers, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav, have once again set social media buzzing, this time with their hilarious Diwali-themed reel titled “Pataake Kahan Hai” (meaning “Where are the firecrackers?”). The 36-second video, filmed at what appears to be the Adelaide Oval, shows the duo in Indian team jackets, dramatically searching for fireworks while laughing and making playful expressions. The phrase flashes across the screen as upbeat Punjabi music plays in the background, perfectly capturing their mock disappointment at missing Diwali celebrations while on tour.

Arshdeep and Kuldeep share Diwali laughs from Australia with their viral “Pataake Kahan Hai” reel

Posted around October 21, 2025, coinciding with Diwali, the clip quickly went viral, drawing laughter and love from fans worldwide. With India currently in Australia for a white-ball series, the reel humorously highlights the contrast between festive India and the quieter Aussie setting, no firecrackers, just cricket. The two bowlers have a long history of such light-hearted content; from their dance videos after the Asia Cup 2025 win to post-match comedy clips, their chemistry off the field mirrors their effectiveness on it.

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Behind the fun, the video also reflects a relatable sentiment, homesickness. Diwali, celebrated this year on October 20, is synonymous with family gatherings, sweets, and fireworks. For players touring abroad, the festival often becomes a reminder of the distance from home. Yet, Arshdeep and Kuldeep turned that feeling into laughter, reminding fans that even amid packed schedules, there’s room for joy and connection.

Both cricketers are key members of India’s current squad. Arshdeep, the left-arm seamer known for his death-overs precision, and Kuldeep, the crafty wrist-spinner fresh off a five-wicket haul against the West Indies, are part of India’s ongoing Australia tour, a crucial series ahead of next year’s major tournaments.

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As the tour continues, fans are already calling for a “Pataake Challenge” from the duo’s teammates. Whether or not that happens, one thing is certain, Arshdeep and Kuldeep have lit up Diwali in their own special way, bringing a spark of home thousands of miles away.

India finished their first innings’ batting with 136 runs on the board in the reduced 26 overs, due to several rain breaks. Five runs were taken out of the score for the newly made target for the Australia side during the opening ODI of the three-match series at the Optus Stadium in Perth, as both sides needed one good start with either bat or ball to seize the early momentum. 

For the hosts, the center of attraction was Travis Head, the free-flowing left-handed opening batter, who clubbed Mohammed Siraj for a boundary through the mid-on region. He smacked the Hyderabad-born for the same result over mid-off on the last ball of the over to send an ominous sign to the Blue Brigade.

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But India came up with a super plan during the bowling of Arshdeep Singh. The left-arm seamer kept the line of the ball away from the batter’s arc. The southpaw went hard at the ball and sliced it into the hands of the deep fielder, who was perhaps stationed at the position for that only shot. India’s celebration indicated how they successfully got the wicket with the plan.

Watch: Travis Head falls to India’s trap during AUS vs IND 1st ODI in Perth

It was not a good start for the Indian side as they lost their top three, newly made captain Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, quite cheaply, before the rain stopped the proceedings. When it restarted for a brief period, Shreyas Iyer went back to the pavilion. Another long spell of rain reduced the clash to 26 overs.

Instant impact! 🤩#ArshdeepSingh's first ball to #TravisHead and #TeamIndia have their first wicket. 🙌#AUSvIND 👉 1st ODI | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/FkZ5L4CrRl pic.twitter.com/wk0iE6Rgjq

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 19, 2025

KL Rahul and Axar Patel freed their arms to play the big shots around the park. The former clubbed 38 runs in 31 balls, while the southpaw smashed 31 runs in 28 deliveries, and Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed with a cameo of unbeaten 19 runs to shoulder them to 136/9 in their 26 overs.

Australia, despite the wicket of Travis Head, moved quite sweetly toward the target. Their captain, Mitchell Marsh, had already punched three over boundaries to shoulder them to 38/1 in the first six overs of the innings.