Arshdeep told what is the secret of his success at international level

Taroba: Young India pacer Arshdeep Singh feels he got the advantage of bowling variety, especially slow deliveries, in the first T20 International against West Indies and made a memorable comeback. Arshdeep took two wickets for 24 runs in four overs. He played his first T20 International against England in Southampton earlier this month.

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Arshdeep said in the post-match press conference, ‘It was a good experience. I am happy with my performance. The team was able to win so the joy doubled. I was playing after a long time. I just want to improve my bowling by working with Paras (Mhambre) sir.

Use of slow balls and yorkers proved beneficial

He said, ‘I think keeping things simple, using the wicket more, using the slower balls and using my yorker has proved beneficial for me.’ Arshdeep, who played his second match for India, said that he knows his role in the team. “I am well aware of my role and responsibilities. Both the team management and the captain had informed me about my role as a bowler.

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Arshdeep hit a six and a four in the first over

Arshdeep said, ‘It gave me clarity and confidence about my role and then I decided my strategy accordingly. Bhuvi Bhai (Bhubaneswar Kumar) kept the pressure on from the other side. It helped me take wickets. Kyle Myers hit six and four in Arshdeep’s first over but the bowler managed to square off on the fourth ball. Arshdeep said, “He (Myers) was playing aggressively from the beginning and in such a situation, he could have played a long shot on the bouncer. I thought I should bowl like that and I got the advantage of that.

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Dinesh Karthik is highly praised

The 23-year-old also heaped praise on Dinesh Karthik, whose swashbuckling innings helped India post a strong 190 for six. West Indies could only manage 122 for eight in reply. India thus took an early lead in the five-match series by registering a 68-run win. Arshdeep said, “DK (Karthik) bhai played a brilliant innings and gave the bowlers a good score to defend. As a bowling unit, we bowled in the right areas.