Arshdeep Singh Shockingly Dropped Despite Creating a Record: Know the Reason

India's left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh has been dropped by the team management for the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match against Pakistan, which is being played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. In the most recent encounter against Oman, the left-arm seamer claimed his 100th wicket, making him India's top wicket-taker in the game's shortest format. He was a little pricey, though, as he let up 37 runs in four overs.

After taking a rest in the last game, ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah is back in the starting lineup. He will provide the India team a much-needed sharpness in the bowling attack, which they lacked in the previous game. Bumrah has taken seven wickets in five games in the greatest rivalry in cricket, India vs Pakistan, including two in the most recent encounter against Pakistan.

Varun Chakravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah are back in the team for India's crucial Asia Cup 2025 match against Pakistan on Sunday, September 21. Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana were replaced by these two players. It means that India have gone with the same combination that they played in their first two games.

Why is Arshdeep Singh Dropped for IND vs PAK Super 4 Match?

Notably, Arshdeep was dropped from the playing XI despite being the first Indian player to reach the 100-wicket mark in Men's T20Is and the fastest bowler to achieve this milestone. He was replaced by Jasprit Bumrah, the best bowler in the world across formats. After making his debut against New Zealand in 2022, the left-arm seamer has been taking wickets at a quick rate ever since.

Arshdeep Singh currently owns the record for being the fastest seamer to get 100 wickets in the T20I format in addition to being the first Indian player to reach that milestone. It took him just 64 games to reach the milestone. He is the third fastest player to 100 T20I wickets among the full member nations, only surpassed by Wanindu Hasaranga (63 matches) and Rashid Khan (53 matches). He is the third fastest player to 100 T20I wickets among the full member nations.

Arshdeep Singh Dropped for First 2 Matches

Following India's decision to only have one specialist fast bowler in their squad, he was also forced to wait in the Asia Cup. With a lot of spinners surrounding him, Jasprit Bumrah played the opening two games. Arshdeep's opportunity came in the tournament's third group-stage match. The final numbers he had were 4-0-37-1.

The left-arm seamer wasn't at his best in this match and looked quite rusty. He went wicketless in his first three matches but finally got the much needed 100th wicket in his last over of the spell, which was also the 20th over of the innings. He was immediately congratulated by his teammates for achieving this historic milestone.

Throughout his career, he has consistently performed well in death overs and with the new ball. He has kept his average at over 19 and his economy rate at about 8.5. His peak bowling numbers of 4/9 demonstrate his capacity to take wickets in games with a lot of pressure. He also played key role in India's T20 World Cup win last year.