His fast bowlers are a big part of his plans Arshdeep Singh Revolves around the bowling attack, who has emerged as one of India’s most reliable T20 bowlers in recent years.

Known for his calmness in pressure situations and ability to take quick wickets, there are significant expectations on this left-arm seamer in the new season.

As PBKS aims to build a strong campaign, Arshdeep’s role with the new ball and in the death overs will be crucial. Both fans and experts are eager to see if he can maintain his consistency and take another leap in performances during IPL 2026.

Irfan Pathan highlights areas of concern in Arshdeep Singh’s bowling

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan recently shared his views on Arshdeep’s game, pointing out one particular area that needs improvement.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pathan acknowledged the fast bowler’s wicket-taking ability but also pointed out that his effectiveness with the new ball has diminished a bit in recent times. According to Pathan, Arshdeep has been unable to consistently bring the inswinger into play in the early overs—a variation that made him particularly dangerous. The lack of pace with the new ball, he suggested, could reduce the bowler’s impact in the powerplay phase, where early breakthroughs are crucial.

“Arshdeep, who was your leading wicket-taker, has been taking wickets consistently. One thing he definitely needs to focus on is his bowling with the new ball. Because in the last one year, or a little less than a year, from what I have seen, he has not bowled much inswing with the new ball,” Pathan said.

Pathan also drew attention to a marked increase in Arshdeep’s economy rate in the last year. He clarified that while the fast bowler continues to take wickets, controlling the flow of runs will also be equally important, especially in a high-scoring format like the IPL.

The former cricketer’s comments underline the nuances that separate good bowlers from great bowlers in T20 cricket. For Arshdeep, honing his new ball skills and maintaining discipline with line and length could make the difference in IPL 2026.

“His statistics, compared before and after the Asia Cup, have gone down a bit in terms of bowling the new ball. He will need to pay attention to that and also keep an eye on his economy rate,” Pathan added.

Impressive statistics underlining Arshdeep’s influence

Despite the concerns raised, Arshdeep’s overall record remains highly impressive.

They ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 He played a key role in India’s victory in the 2017 Indian Premier League, becoming one of the leading wicket-takers with 17 wickets, while his economy rate was excellent. In the powerplay phase of T20 cricket, Arshdeep has consistently provided breakthroughs. He has taken 90 wickets in T20s at this stage, making him one of the most effective Indian bowlers at the start of the innings, only Bhuvneshwar Kumar In number of wickets behind.

His contributions to Punjab have also been equally important. Since his debut in 2019, Arshdeep has become the franchise’s leading wicket-taker, taking 97 wickets in 87 matches. He is now close to another milestone, needing only three more wickets to reach 100 IPL wickets. There will be high expectations from the star fast bowler in the upcoming season.