Overview

• Arshdeep said Mohammed Siraj advised him to enjoy quiet phases when little happens, a tip he leaned on during his current red-ball outing.
• He bowled 17 overs for North Zone and claimed his first wicket late on day two against East Zone in Bengaluru.
• He began white-ball training during the final England Test at The Oval to smooth his format switch.
• A left thumb injury ruled him out of the fourth and fifth Tests in England after he spent the tour without a debut.
• He will join India’s squad for the Asia Cup in the UAE starting September 9 and has ramped up overs and strength work to stay ready.