Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has made an impressive start to his county stint with Kent, showcasing his skills with both bat and ball. In his debut match against Surrey, Arshdeep claimed his maiden wicket in the tournament by dismissing Matthew Foakes early. He went on to pick two wickets in the first innings, conceding 43 runs in 14.2 overs. However, his standout performance came in the second innings when he bowled an exceptional delivery to the castle of the dangerous Jamie Smith, who had displayed a remarkable power-hitting performance by scoring a century off just 70 deliveries.
Despite Arshdeep’s efforts, Surrey remained in a strong position at the end of Day 3, requiring 238 more runs to secure a memorable victory at the St. Lawrence Ground in Canterbury, with the score at 263/3. Kent had dominated the game over the first two days, scoring 301 runs in the first innings and bowling Surrey out for just 145. Alongside Matthew Foakes, Arshdeep also dismissed Australia’s Daniel Worrall for 12.
In addition to his bowling contributions, Arshdeep made a valuable contribution with the bat in Kent’s second innings. Batting at number 11, he remained unbeaten on 12 off 11 deliveries, including two fours.
Arshdeep credited India’s head coach Rahul Dravid for playing a key role in his move to Kent. He expressed his happiness and excitement about being a part of such a prestigious franchise and emphasized the rich history of the Kent County Cricket Club. Arshdeep mentioned that Dravid’s association with the club and his inspiration to young cricketers back in India motivated him to join Kent.
Arshdeep’s debut performance has showcased his talent and potential as a fast bowler, and his contributions with both bat and ball have been vital for Kent in the ongoing match against Surrey. Cricket enthusiasts will be eager to see his continued progress in the county cricket circuit and how his experience with Kent helps him develop as an international cricketer.
Arshdeep Singh with a brilliant ball!
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A great delivery to dismiss Jamie Smith#LVCountyChamp pic.twitter.com/RNgJdKeI1E
Earlier, Arshdeep had stated that India’s head coach Rahul Dravid played a key role in his move to Kent.
“Feeling happy and excited to be here and part of such a great franchise. It is a great county with a rich history, as I have been told by people back home. It feels like home. It is just colder than home,” said Arshdeep in a video posted by the club ahead of the match.
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“Why Kent? A lot of this goes to Rahul Dravid; he told me about the history of this club and that he represented this club as well. I also want to play because of that, and he has inspired a lot of youngsters back home. This also inspired me to join Kent,” added the young pacer.
