{"id":3634,"date":"2025-09-28T03:05:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T03:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e2bet777.net\/?p=3634"},"modified":"2025-09-28T03:05:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T03:05:08","slug":"irfan-pathan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e2bet777.net\/index.php\/2025\/09\/28\/irfan-pathan\/","title":{"rendered":"Irfan Pathan backs Arshdeep Singh\u2019s inclusion in Asia Cup 2025 final: \u2018He stands shoulder to shoulder with Jasprit Bumrah"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Arshdeep Singh conceded just two runs in the Super Over against Sri Lanka.<\/a> Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan praised Arshdeep for his heroics in India\u2019s clash with Sri Lanka during the Asia Cup 2025, describing the pacer as \u201ccool as ice\u201d and advocating for his inclusion in the final against Pakistan on 28th September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irfan Pathan remarks came after Arshdeep played a crucial role in India\u2019s victory during the Super Four stage. Although he was hit for runs in the first two overs, he bounced back strongly in the final two, helping India level the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Super Over, Arshdeep was simply exceptional\u2014conceding only two runs while dismissing both Sri Lankan batters. His brilliant performance ensured that India reached the final undefeated in the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShoulder to shoulder with Bumrah, he delivers those yorkers\u201d \u2013 Irfan Pathan on Arshdeep Singh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Praising Arshdeep Singh, Irfan Pathan drew a parallel between the left-arm pacer and Jasprit Bumrah, noting his ability to bowl crucial yorkers in the death overs.<\/a> He also emphasized that the team management should include him in every match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIrfan Pathan; First of all, he\u2019s as cool as ice. Under pressure, he asks for the ball. He bowls when it matters, and whenever it\u2019s the last over, he nails those yorkers. Shoulder to shoulder with Bumrah, he delivers them. He\u2019s a bowler of that quality. I\u2019ve been saying this from day one \u2014 it\u2019s not just about today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe should always be in the playing XI because there are moments when you need yorkers from both ends. You saw it today \u2014 the match went right down to the wire,\u201d Irfan told broadcasters after the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irfan Pathan also highlighted how the team\u2019s focus on batting depth has often left Arshdeep on the bench, stressing that in his team, the left-arm pacer would always feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe team thought they needed longer batting, and if you want that, Shivam Dube<\/a> comes in as an all-rounder. But when he plays, Arshdeep misses out. In my team, Arshdeep will always be there. I\u2019ve said this from day one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arshdeep recently became the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in T20Is. However, given India\u2019s combination in the tournament, he may remain on the bench for the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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