Arshdeep Singh’s mother Baljit Kaur reveals the pacer’s close bond with his 10-month-old niece Inayat as he dedicates his Player of the Match performance in Dharamsala to her
Arshdeep Singh with his niece Inayat. Pics/By Special Arrangement
India pacer Arshdeep Singh had a very special reason to smile after his brilliant performance during the third T20I against South Africa in Dharamsala on Sunday. The 26 year old claimed two wickets for just 13 runs in four overs, including the prized scalp of opener Reeza Hendricks in the very first over. He returned later in the innings to dismiss skipper Aiden Markram.
Source of joy
Arshdeep was named Player of the Match in Team India’s seven-wicket win and dedicated the award to someone very close to his heart — his 10-month-old niece, Inayat. Though she is too young to understand cricket, little Inayat has become a source of joy and strength for her uncle.
(Left to right) Arshdeep Singh’s father Darshan, mother Baljit Kaur, sister-in-law Maninderjeet Kaur, elder brother Akash Deep and niece Inayat cheer him on at Dharamsala on Sunday
The left-arm pacer’s entire family was present at the ground to support him. Speaking from Punjab on Monday, his mother Baljit Kaur revealed how attached Arshdeep is to Inayat, the daughter of his elder brother, Akash Deep, “Arsh is very attached to Inayat. This is her first visit to India. She came with her parents, Akash and Maninderjeet Kaur, from Canada,” Baljit Kaur told mid-day.
She also recalled a special moment that defined the bond between her son and his niece. “After finishing a tournament in Dubai, Arshdeep flew straight to Canada without informing anyone. When Akash opened the door, he could not believe Arshdeep was standing there,” she said. “He had come only to see the newborn.”
Arshdeep Singh celebrates the wicket of SA opener Reeza Hendricks in Dharamsala on Sunday. Pic/PTI
Difficult outing at Mullanpur
Just a few days earlier, Arshdeep had endured a difficult outing on his home ground in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. He conceded 54 runs in four overs, including seven wides in a single over. The family felt he needed encouragement. “We went to motivate him. His sister, Gurleen Kaur, and her husband were also at the ground, Baljit Kaur added.
The family’s presence clearly helped as Arshdeep bowled with confidence and control during Team India’s Dharamshala domination.
48
No. of wickets claimed by Arshdeep Singh in the Powerplay, the most by an Indian, surpassing Bhuvneshwar Kumar (47)
Zero
No. of wides bowled by Arshdeep on Sunday after bowling nine in the second T20I on Thursday
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