Arshdeep Singh shines with four wickets in Duleep Trophy win for North Zone
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:11 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Arshdeep Singh showcased his skills during the Duleep Trophy as North Zone secured a 52-run victory over West Zone in Bengaluru. Singh claimed a total of four wickets, taking 3/53 in the first innings and 1/40 in the second. His performance highlighted his preparation for red-ball cricket, a format he had not played in nearly a year. Singh emphasized the importance of targeted training for different formats and expressed his eagerness to excel in Tests. He noted that red-ball cricket demands patience and tactical bowling, giving bowlers more chances to impact the game.
- •North Zone defeated West Zone by 52 runs in the Duleep Trophy.
- •Arshdeep Singh took 4 wickets across two innings.
- •This was Singh's first red-ball match in nearly a year.
- •He focused on red-ball training prior to the Duleep Trophy.
- •Singh aims for a potential future role in Test cricket.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — 'Very rarely do I get the chance to play red-ball cricket': Arshdeep Singh after North Zone’s 52-run win in Duleep Trophy
"India pacer Arshdeep Singh used the Duleep Trophy to prove his readiness for Test cricket after a long gap from red-ball cricket. He took four wickets in North Zone’s 52-run win over West Zone and said he had specifically trained with the red ball. Arshdeep also stressed the value of patience, tactical bowling and domestic cricket in preparing for Tests.
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