Take a good look at Arshdeep Singh’s latest Instagram story. Despite losing Qualifier 1 to RCB, the man is oozing confidence about making it to the final. Why else would he write, "Looking forward to the next two games"? Now that’s the kind of belief you want in your squad.
This is the same Arshdeep who was released by Punjab before the IPL auction. And then, in a full Bollywood-style twist, just when everyone thought the story was over, Punjab Kings brought him back for ₹18 crore and made a statement: "Arshdeep Singh is not just a player, he’s our emotion." Rumors of a fallout? Forget it. This was loyalty with a price tag—and a purpose.
And oh boy, did he repay that trust! With 18 wickets in 14 matches, he’s not only Punjab’s highest wicket-taker, but he’s also been bowling like he’s on a personal mission to destroy stumps. He’s literally breathing fire and roasting batters in the heat. A top-5 wicket-taker this season? Yes. But the ease with which he’s done it—makes it look like just another day at the office.
Remember Punjab’s last league match against Mumbai Indians? When Suryakumar Yadav was in full beast mode, smashing everything in sight—Arshdeep bowled the last over and gave away just 3 runs. Three. Against SKY. That over didn’t just win them the match—it earned them an extra life in this intense playoff saga.
And someone who's seen his growth up close? PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting. And he believes Arshdeep should start for India in the upcoming Test series against England. A bowler who’s never played a Test match, getting that kind of backing from Ponting? That’s not just praise—it’s pretty much a cricketing knighthood.
Once again, Punjab Kings fans will be banking on him to swing them into the final. And if that Insta story of his turns prophetic—well then, Punjab will be dancing in celebration while the rest of the league watches from the sidelines.
