Former Pakistan pacer Mohammed Amir on Tuesday batted in favour of Indian left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, saying India have finally found the answer to their long-standing problem of finding a dependable left-arm fast bowler.
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The former fast bowler believes Arshdeep’s performances for the national team in the last few internationals have been remarkably good and could prove to be a key factor in India’s bowling attack in future. With the T20 world cup just around the corner, the 26-year-old pacer can finally end the Indian selectors’ and BCCI’s long-suffering attempts to bring a genuine left-arm pace bowler into the fold.
Amir said that Arshdeep’s ability to bowl at 135-140 kmph is what makes him stand out from other unsuccessful left-arm pacers for India in the past.
“Arshdeep Singh can be India’s dependable left-arm pacer. Arshdeep can be a very good left-arm pacer. India needs one who can consistently bowl at 135-140,” Amir said on the sidelines of of a recent ILT20 match.
Amir also heaped praise on Mohammed Siraj, saying he has been very consistent in the recent past.
“From the last two-three years, the most impressive has been Mohammed Siraj. The way he has improved in white-ball cricket, it’s a good sign for Indian cricket,” Amir added.
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