Arshdeep Singh can do what Zaheer Khan did for India: Anil Kumble

Former captain Anil Kumble feels younger left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has the potential to do “wonderful things for India”, like Zaheer Khan did in his illustrious profession.

Having made his India debut earlier this 12 months, the 23-year-old has already produced some impactful performances, together with a three-wicket haul towards Pakistan within the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Kumble, who witnessed Arshdeep’s progress from shut quarters as Punjab Kings head coach, is massively impressed with the lanky pacer.

“…Arshdeep has definitely matured and I’d prefer to see him keep on. Probably what Zak (Zaheer Khan) did for India…

“… I expect Arshdeep to go on to do some wonderful things for India,” stated Kumble stated on ESPNcricinfo’s Open Mic programme, drawing a comparability with Zaheer, probably the greatest quick bowlers to have performed for the nation.

Arshdeep has proven that not solely he can land yorkers within the dying overs, he can even make an impression with the brand new ball.

“I used to be actually impressed with Arshdeep, how he’s come by. I labored with him for 3 years and I might see the form of growth that he has had within the T20 format, and final 12 months’s IPL was a basic instance of how he dealt with the strain.

“He maybe bowled the robust overs for the workforce and yeah, you don’t at all times take a look at the wickets column within the T20 sport, you take a look at what moments the bowler comes up with.

“And the temperament that he’s proven, it’s great. We noticed that once more within the India-Pakistan sport. When you might have 90,000 folks on the MCG, it’s at all times difficult.

Kumble feels Pakistan have the very best bowling assault within the T20 World Cup.

“Pakistan certainly have the best pace-bowling attack, for sure. They lacked the all-rounder that Australia have. Australia have, overall, a good attack, in terms of having options. India certainly has good spinners. If you ask me, I think Pakistan have the best fast-bowling attack,” he added.