India Star Arshdeep Yadav, Snubbed From First Two Australia T20Is, Shares Cryptic Post

India Star Arshdeep Yadav Snubbed in First Two Australia T20Is

India pacer Arshdeep Singh did not make the playing XI for the washed-out series-opener in Canberra and the second game in Melbourne, which India lost by four wickets on Friday.

Cryptic Post Before Third T20I

On the eve of the third T20I against Australia in Hobart, the 26-year-old left-arm pacer shared a cryptic post on Instagram, reflecting on karma and its consequences.

"Whatever kind of seeds you plant (your actions), you will harvest the same (result)," read Arshdeep's video message.

Team Selection and Performance

Despite the extra bounce on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch, the management chose to persist with an additional spinner instead of including Arshdeep.

Arshdeep Singh is the only Indian pacer to have taken 100 or more wickets in T20Is, highlighting his value in the team.

Comments from Ravichandran Ashwin

Following India's defeat in the second T20I, India great Ravichandran Ashwin commented on Arshdeep's omission, emphasizing his place in the fast-bowling hierarchy.

"Arshdeep Singh's name should be the second name on your fast bowlers' list if Bumrah is playing," Ashwin said on his YouTube show, Ash ki Baat.
"If Bumrah is not playing, Arshdeep becomes your first bowler on that team list."

Author’s Summary: Arshdeep Singh's exclusion from the first two T20Is against Australia sparked debates, with notable figures underscoring his proven skills and rightful place in the team.

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NDTV Sports NDTV Sports — 2025-11-02

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