{
  "id": 3549241,
  "title": "'Very rarely do I get the chance to play red-ball cricket': Arshdeep Singh after North Zone’s 52-run win in Duleep Trophy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/very-rarely-do-i-get-the-chance-to-play-red-ball-cricket-arshdeep",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T17:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/very-rarely-chance-play-red-171100854.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India pacer Arshdeep Singh expressed his delight at returning to first-class cricket after a year-long absence, particularly during North Zone's 52-run victory over West Zone in the Duleep Trophy. The 27-year-old, who has accumulated 18 ODIs and 91 T20Is to his name, admitted he rarely gets the chance to play red-ball cricket and seized the opportunity during the recent match in Bengaluru. Arshdeep took 3/53 and 1/40 across the two innings, feeling the rhythm of red-ball cricket and practicing specifically with the red ball to prepare for the upcoming season. He praised the beauty of red-ball cricket, which provides bowlers multiple chances to trouble batters, even if they fail to take wickets with the new ball. Arshdeep, who played county cricket for Kent in 2023, acknowledged the value of county cricket but noted that India's packed schedule makes it difficult to pursue another stint. He emphasized the importance of maintaining domestic cricket's standards and the need for all players to give their best in the current domestic setup. On Bengaluru's pitch, Arshdeep explained that bowlers must rely on tactics rather than movement, as the wicket demands mental resilience and adaptability.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Arshdeep Singh delighted to play red-ball cricket after year-long absence",
    "Took 3/53 and 1/40 in North Zone's 52-run win over West Zone",
    "Praised red-ball cricket's multiple chances to trouble batters"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}