"Think India Have Found Their New Zaheer Khan": Former Pakistan Star On Pacer
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India vs South Africa: Former Pakistan player Kamran Akmal was all praise for Arshdeep Singh and compared him to the iconic Zaheer Khan.
Since making his debut in the Indian Premier League in 2019, Arshdeep Singh's stocks have been on the rise. The pacer had an excellent IPL 2022 season and went on to make his international debut during the tour of England. He then bagged seven wickets during the tour of West Indies. He played for India at the Asia Cup in last month, but didn't have the best of outings. However, the young pacer made a strong comeback in the first T20I against South Africa earlier this week.
Arshdeep, who was rested for the T20I series against Australia, struck thrice in his first over.
The Proteas batters looked clueless while facing Arshdeep, who ended the match with figures of three for 32 on a swinging pitch in Thiruvananthapuram.
Speaking on Arshdeep's performance, former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal drew comparisons with a left-arm pace icon from India.
"Arshdeep Singh is an incredible bowler. I think India have found their new Zaheer Khan," Akmal said in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel.
