Overview
- Arshdeep Singh sat out the first two T20Is in Australia, then struck 3 for 35 in Hobart to claim Player of the Match on his return.
- Morne Morkel described Arshdeep as world-class and said recent omissions reflect deliberate trials of roles and combinations.
- India’s staff emphasize limited pre–World Cup games and the need to see bowlers respond in powerplay and death-over pressure.
- Selection has been shaped by conditions and team balance, with reporting noting reluctance to pair Arshdeep with Kuldeep Yadav and a spin tilt during the Asia Cup.
- Coverage indicates Harshit Rana is being assessed as a second pace option due to his batting, intensifying competition for spots.