'He has picked up more wickets...' - Aakash Chopra applauds star India bowler for magnificent performance in 1st T20I against England

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra praised Arshdeep Singh for becoming India's highest wicket-taker in T20Is, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal. Arshdeep has been an asset to the Indian team ever since he made his debut. He is one of the most consistent players on the team, and the pacer has taken wickets frequently, which makes him the best in the business. The former player analyzed Arshdeep and Jasprit Bumrah's stats. 

"Arshdeep Singh is an important player. He has reached 97 wickets. He made his debut in June 2022, and June 2025 has not yet come. He is sitting on 97 wickets in two-and-a-half years. Interestingly enough, he has played only 61 or 62 matches. Jasprit Bumrah has played more matches than him and he has picked up more wickets than Jasprit Bumrah. I am not comparing. Of course, Jasprit Bumrah's economy is 6.28, which is wow. He is slightly expensive but that's okay," said Aakash Chopra in his YouTube video. 

Yuzvendra Chahal had taken 96 wickets at a strike rate of 25.09 in 80 games, while Bumrah has taken 89 wickets in 70 games at a strike rate of 16.95. 

Aakash Chopra praises Arshdeep Singh

Aakash Chopra made observations about the way Arshdeep played in the match. The bowler claimed two wickets and got the best batters out. Apart from him, even Varun Chakaravarthy was just phenomenal with the ball. He was just brilliant and helped India win the game. He was also awarded the Player of the Match award. 

"The batter might have been feeling that he would bowl an inswinger but he bowled two outswingers and got him out in the first over. Jacob Bethell came and he made the ball move in a different direction against him. He got a leading edge and he too got out. Rinku (Singh) - good catch," added Chopra.