Arshdeep Singh apologises to Axar Patel after run-out in Indore
Arshdeep Singh apologised to Axar Patel after calling him for a non-existent single that ended the all-rounder's innings during India's third T20I against West Indies in Indore.
Arshdeep Singh apologised to Axar Patel after running him out during India's third T20I against West Indies in Indore on Sunday. On the first ball of the 19th over, Axar hit the ball towards cover-point and Arshdeep called for a single that was not available. Axar failed to complete the run and was dismissed.
Arshdeep told BCCI.TV after the match that he felt good about executing the plan to dismiss Shai Hope early. He said the bowling group had worked on keeping Hope quiet and that removing the West Indies captain gave India control. Arshdeep finished with three wickets and credited all six bowlers for maintaining pressure while defending 223.
India won by 14 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Arshdeep also removed Sherfane Rutherford and Keemo Paul in the chase. He scored 11 with the bat, including one six.
CricHubb Take
The apology highlights how India now expects lower-order contributions in T20Is. Arshdeep's willingness to work on batting suggests the management is treating tail-end runs as a measurable skill rather than a bonus.