• Arshdeep Singh named among ICC 2022 Emerging Cricketer of the Year nominees

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    Arshdeep Singh named among ICC 2022 Emerging Cricketer of the Year nominees
    Arshdeep Singh was also given an ODI cap during India's recent tour to New Zealand...

    Digital Desk: The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the contenders for the Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year award on Wednesday. South Africa's Marco Jansen, India's Arshdeep Singh, New Zealand batsman Finn Allen, and Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran are among the finalists for the award. 

    It's impressive how fast Arshdeep Singh adapted to international cricket, becoming an important part of India's white-ball bowling assault. 

    Building on a successful IPL career, India's national setup rapidly took on the left-arm fast, and he made the most of the opportunity as the squad attempted to rebound from a disappointing 2021 T20 World Cup showing. 

    The quick bowler represented India in 21 T20Is, grabbing 33 wickets at an economy rate of 8.17 and providing tough opposition in Powerplay and death-over scenarios.

    Arshdeep was also given an ODI cap during India's recent tour to New Zealand, and the 23-year-old appears to be destined to lead India's cricket in the future. 

    The Indian teenager stood strong on the large platform, unfazed by the strain of an India-Pakistan match in front of over 90,000 people in a global event. 

    Arshdeep took out both members of Pakistan's lethal opening pair with a ferocious stroke at pace. He lbw Babar Azam with his first ball, then lbw Mohammad Rizwan at the end of his following over.