Ex-India bowling coach Bharat Arun has questioned the exclusion of left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh in the 15-man preliminary squad for the World Cup. Arshdeep made his debut with the Indian team last year, but has been in and out of the squad since then.

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Bharat Arun said on YouTube channel ‘Cricket Basu’ –

“We tried bringing in left-arm fast bowlers during our time. We always wanted one. Arshdeep was promised a lot and I don’t know why he isn’t there in the squad.

Arun added – “To me, he looked very, very impressive. He is capable of bowling yorkers and the late half can move the ball. He is an exciting fast bowler and I wonder where he is now.

“These bowlers were supposed to come back to India during Covid time and it was Ravi who stopped the move. It gave us the option to make them play.” So far, Arshdeep has played three ODIs and 33 T20Is for India. He has picked up 50 wickets in the shortest format.