India pacer Arshdeep Singh is relishing his return to Kent as he sharpens his red-ball expertise forward of the five-Check sequence towards England beginning June 20 in Leeds.
The 26-year-old, who performed county cricket for Kent two years in the past, is a part of the Indian Check squad for the primary time. India will play a four-day warm-up recreation towards India A on the Kent County Floor in Beckenham from June 13.
Arshdeep, who impressed in IPL 2025 for Punjab Kings, mentioned he’s centered on rediscovering rhythm with the crimson ball.
“My solely motivation was to get a really feel for the rhythm — how the physique feels, how the crimson ball is popping out of the hand,” he informed BCCI.TV
India’s squad incorporates a new technology of batters like Sai Sudharsan and Yashasvi Jaiswal, with Shubman Gill main within the absence of the retired Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
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“It was enjoyable bowling to the batters. They appeared fairly compact… regardless that we have been simply engaged on rhythm, they have been totally competing,” Arshdeep mentioned. “Sai has joined the crew for the primary time, and he appeared very compact too. The skipper appeared in good contact.”
Arshdeep downplayed any discuss of comparisons in a tempo assault led by Jasprit Bumrah. “Every time I maintain the ball, I all the time really feel that I’m one of the best. However everybody is aware of — while you’re in an assault that features a participant named Jasprit Bumrah, then the phrase ‘comparability’ doesn’t even exist.”
He added that the main target stays on serving to one another enhance. “That’s the place my focus lies.”
Again in acquainted environment, Arshdeep mentioned being in Kent brings him peace. “At first, you get that ‘homely’ feeling. I’ve spent two months right here earlier than… If you happen to want peace of thoughts, that is one of the best place.”
“And when you’ve got a candy tooth, be certain to have some churros with it.”