Arshdeep Singh shines with four wickets in Duleep Trophy win for North Zone
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 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.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'I want to play all three formats': Arshdeep Singh reveals India's Test ambitions
- 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
"Arshdeep Singh is using domestic red-ball cricket to push for an India Test debut. The 27-year-old pacer, who has played 18 ODIs and 91 T20Is, impressed for North Zone in the Duleep Trophy after working on his red-ball skills. Having missed a Test chance last year due to injury, Arshdeep remains determined to play all three formats and earn his opportunity.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 6:00 AM'I want to play all three formats': Arshdeep Singh reveals India's Test ambitions
Arshdeep Singh is using domestic red-ball cricket to push for an India Test debut. The 27-year-old pacer, who has played 18 ODIs and 91 T20Is, impressed for North Zone in the Duleep Trophy after working on his red-ball skills. Having missed a Test chance last year due to injury, Arshdeep remains determined to play all three formats and earn his opportunity.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 5:11 PM'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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