
Arshdeep Singh Aims to Break Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s All-Time Record, Needs 2 Wickets to Make History
What Happened?
Arshdeep Singh, India's leading T20I wicket-taker, will lead the bowling attack against New Zealand on October 24. He needs two wickets to break the record for most T20I wickets by an Indian in a calendar year.
Key points
- Arshdeep Singh has taken 36 wickets in 18 T20I matches in 2024.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar holds the record with 37 wickets in 32 matches in 2022.
- Arshdeep needs four wickets to surpass Ali Dawood's record of 63 wickets in a calendar year.
- He has already taken 146 wickets in 100 T20Is, aiming for 150.
- If he takes five wickets in the second T20I, he will be the first Indian to reach 50 T20I wickets in away games.
Key insights
- Breaking Bhuvneshwar's record may boost Arshdeep's career and reputation.
- Achieving 150 wickets could position Arshdeep among the top T20I bowlers globally.
- His success in away games may inspire future Indian bowlers.
Why it matters
Arshdeep's performance could redefine records in Indian cricket.
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Source
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