Arshdeep Singh coaches Siraj about making videos for Instagram!
After Mohammed Siraj dragged India over the finish line on Monday at the Oval to help Shubman Gill’s side level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2, he needed some help. He was trying to figure out the perfect social media clip to encapsulate the moment. In came Arshdeep Singh with an assist. The bowler, who was not used by the coach Gautam Gambhir in any of the five matches against England, helped out Siraj with a content idea. In a video shared by the BCCI on its social media handles after India’s six-run victory, Arshdeep is seen hilariously advising Siraj to film a two-second Instagram Reel. Arshdeep tells Siraj to say the popular catchphrase, “Pressure? What pressure?” — a line made famous by football legend Alan Shearer during the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament. Arshdeep, in fact, even tells Siraj to pause for a second after saying “pressure” for the first time, like a diction and speech coach. Siraj, who looks confused by Arshdeep’s instructions, asks: “Should I upload an Instagram Story or a Post?” Siraj, who looks confused by Arshdeep’s instructions, asks: “Should I upload an Instagram Story or a Post?” He then looks at the BCCI camera person and quips: “Sab sikhaana padta hai bowling ko chhod ke (Other than bowling, have to teach him everything).” Siraj ended the England tour as the highest wicket-taker of the series with 23 scalps in nine innings, including the nine wickets he took in the final Test at the Oval as the leader of the Indian bowling unit in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.
No Arshdeep Singh for fourth Test, Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that Arshdeep Singh is indeed ruled out of the 4th Test between India and England in Manchester. The southpaw suffered a cut to his hand during training last week, following which he received stitches. Meanwhile, it has also been confirmed that Nitish Kumar Reddy is ruled out of the remainder of the series. As per the BCCI’s press release, Arshdeep suffered an impact injury to his left thumb during training. The BCCI medical team is monitoring him and has ruled him out of the 4th Test. “Arshdeep Singh has been ruled out of the fourth Test against England at Manchester. He sustained an impact injury to his left thumb while bowling in the nets at a training session in Beckenham. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress,” the release stated. Furthermore, the release stated that Nitish is scheduled to fly back to India after sustaining an injury to his left knee. The all-rounder tasted success with the ball in the Lord’s Test, picking up three wickets. With the bat, he played a handy 30-run knock in the 1st innings. “All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remaining two Tests owing to a left knee injury. Nitish will fly back home, and the team wishes him a speedy recovery,” the release added. On Sunday, reports came that Nitish Kumar Reddy injured himself while training in the gym. The all-rounder was taken for scans subsequently, and results showed he had ligament damage in his knee.
