Arshdeep Singh produced a celebration reminiscent of Mohammed Siraj after claiming the first wicket in the T20 World Cup 2026 clash between India and Namibia in Delhi on Thursday, February 12. The breakthrough came when the left-arm pacer dismissed Jan Frylinck for 22 off 15 deliveries, ending a 34-run opening partnership.
The wicket fell in the fourth over of Namibia’s chase. Arshdeep delivered a slower, back-of-a-length ball, and Frylinck attempted to pull it over deep mid-wicket. However, he mistimed the shot and was caught by a fielder stationed in the deep.
The 26-year-old appeared fired up and marked the moment with a celebration similar to Siraj’s, despite the latter being on the sidelines after taking three wickets against the USA in the tournament opener. It is worth noting that Jasprit Bumrah, having regained fitness, replaced Siraj in the playing XI.
Watch Arshdeep Singh’s celebration video here:
𝘠𝘦𝘩 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘬𝘪𝘥𝘩𝘢𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘬𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘵𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘪! 😅@arshdeepsinghh picks up his 250th T20 wicket and celebrates in style 😍
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 12, 2026
With that dismissal, Arshdeep brought up 250 wickets in T20 cricket, reaching the milestone in 188 matches. He is also India’s highest wicket-taker in the shortest format with 121 wickets and counting. The left-arm pacer will aim to maintain his impressive form as India pursue a third T20 World Cup title in 2026.
“He’s Added A New Slower Ball” – Ricky Ponting Praises Arshdeep Singh
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recently praised Arshdeep Singh for expanding his bowling arsenal. Describing him as a highly capable bowler, Ponting also commended his effective use of variations. The two-time World Cup-winning skipper said during an ICC Review, as quoted by Sports Tak:
“One thing I did notice last night is actually he’s [Arshdeep Singh] developed in his bowling a different slow ball than he usually has. He bowled like almost one that rolled out the side of his fingers yesterday like a little in-swinger type ball to a left-hander which will obviously swing a little bit across the right-hander as well. So that’s a new skill that he’s added.
He further continued:
“He’s a highly skilled bowler anyway… And yeah, the skills are all there. You know, the in-swinger to the right-hand is there. The out-swinger to the right-hand is there. The around-the-wicket variations are there for him. His yorkers are as good as anybody,” Ponting added.
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