Arshdeep Singh Hits a New High in T20 Cricket:  If there’s one name Indian fans have been hearing a lot about in recent months, it’s Arshdeep Singh. The young left-arm pacer from Punjab has quietly built his reputation as a dependable bowler, and now he has a record to his name that no other Indian fast bowler can boast of.

The Big Milestone

During India’s Asia Cup 2025 campaign, Arshdeep picked up his 100th T20 international wicket. The moment came against Oman when he dismissed Vinayak Shukla in the final over. What’s special here? He reached the mark in only 64 matches, faster than any Indian pacer before him. For someone who has often been trusted in the powerplay and death overs, this milestone feels like a reward for all the pressure overs he has delivered.

A Mixed Tournament So Far

It hasn’t all been smooth though. In the early games of the Asia Cup, Arshdeep didn’t get many chances. And when he did return to the playing XI, his rhythm looked a little off. India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav defended him after that spell, saying it’s never easy to just walk in after a break and bowl at full tilt. That public backing shows the team still trusts him to deliver when it matters.

Still Waiting for Test Debut

For all his success in T20s, Arshdeep is still waiting for a chance in Test cricket. He came close earlier this year in England but an injury during practice ruled him out of the Manchester Test. With Bumrah and Siraj leading the red-ball attack, his debut might take some more time, but the opportunity will come eventually.

Why Arshdeep Matters

Every strong pace attack benefits from variety, and India doesn’t have many left-arm seamers at the international level. Arshdeep brings that angle, that extra challenge for batters, especially when he swings the new ball or nails yorkers at the death. With 100 T20I wickets already under his belt at just 26, he is not just another squad player — he’s shaping into a long-term asset for India.

Arshdeep Singh – Personal Life & Family Background

Basic Information

• Full Name: Arshdeep Singh
• Date of Birth (DOB): 5 February 1999
• Birthplace: Guna, Madhya Pradesh, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Cricketer (Left-arm Fast Bowler)

Family Details

• Father’s Name: Darshan Singh
• Mother’s Name: Baljit (Baljeet) Kaur

Siblings:

• Brother: Akashdeep Singh
• Sister: Gurleen Kaur

Early Life

Arshdeep was born in Madhya Pradesh but grew up in Punjab. His father served in the CISF, which meant a disciplined environment at home, while his mother ensured he received full emotional support. With his family’s backing, Arshdeep developed a strong work ethic from a young age, which reflects in his cricket today.

Arshdeep Singh: ODI Career Overview

Key Highlights & Insights

• He got a five-wicket haul (5/37) in ODIs; quite significant, especially early in his ODI career. Shows he has match-winning potential. 
• The economy of ~5.18 is decent in modern ODIs; not super tight but acceptable, especially considering some of the overs he bowls are in tougher phases (powerplays, middle overs). 
• Batting in ODIs hasn’t been much of a factor — he has scored ~ 39 runs in 6 innings with an average under 10. His main role is with the ball. 

What Challenges & What to Expect

• Consistency & Match Time: Only 9 ODIs so far, which is a small sample. So while the stats are promising, needs more games to prove that he can maintain or improve.
• Handling Different Phases: As with many young fast bowlers, performing in middle overs or when the game is changing (after powerplay, plus when death overs start) is key. How well he adapts will matter.
• Injuries and Rotation: Fitness and selection rotations are crucial. Given India’s depth in pace bowling, he needs to stay fit and seize chances.

What He Has Done in First-Class Cricket & Preparations

While he hasn’t played a Test yet, he has been working toward being Test-ready:

• He has played first-class cricket, mostly in India. Some stats: ~ 66 wickets in 21 first-class matches at an average of ~ 30.37. He has picked up two five-wicket hauls, with best bowling figures of 6/40. 
• To sharpen his red-ball skills, he has spent time with Kent (County Championship, England). That helps in conditions favourable to swing, seam and for adapting to different pitches. 

Strengths & What He Brings

These are the things that make commentators, coaches, pundits believe he’s a solid candidate for Test cricket:

• Left-arm pace & swing: A left-arm seamer with ability to swing the ball is always valuable, particularly in conditions like England. It adds variety to the attack. 
• Work ethic and experimenting with conditions: Time in county cricket, focus on red-ball bowling, practicing line and length — these suggest he is serious about becoming a Test bowler. 
• Mental preparation: He has spoken about the “boring” periods in preparation, being ready, staying patient, waiting for his chance. That kind of mindset helps in the longer format.

Challenges & Why Test Debut Has Not Happened Yet

Here are what seem to be the stumbling blocks so far:

1. Injuries at crucial moments: The thumb/hand injuries have prevented him at least twice from being available for Test playing XI. 
2. Team combination & existing pace battery: India already has established pacers (e.g. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj) in red-ball (Test) cricket. The slot of the third or fourth seamer becomes competitive. Sometimes the team management has preferred others (Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, etc.). 
3. Limited red-ball exposure: Although first-class stats are reasonable, critics point out that he has played fewer red-ball matches compared to what is ideal for someone moving into Test cricket. Maintaining consistency in domestic long-format matches is often seen as important. 

What’s Likely Next & What He Needs to Do

If Arshdeep Singh wants to secure a Test cap, these are probable paths / steps:

• Stay fit: Avoid injuries, particularly in key tours where Test selection is possible.
• Continue performing in domestic first-class (Ranji Trophy etc.) and red-ball matches to establish consistency. Big bowling figures, economical spells, ability to bowl long spells.
• Use opportunities like overseas tours / county cricket to get used to swinging/seaming conditions — shows he can adapt.
• Impress in nets / practice sessions ahead of a Test – sometimes just being available and performing in warm-ups helps selection in close-call situations.

Conclusion

Arshdeep Singh is very much in the frame for Test cricket; many believe he deserves it. But as of now (Sept 2025) he hasn’t made his debut.

His first-class numbers are solid, his potential evident, and he has done many of the preparatory things required. The missing piece has been timing (injuries, squad selection) rather than lack of skill. If all goes well, it seems likely he’ll get his Test debut soon — maybe in a series like England where conditions favour swing, or when there’s rotation or rest for some of the senior pacers.