Arshdeep Singh has become India's leading T20I bowler, overtaking Yuzvendra Chahal with 97 wickets in 61 matches. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra praised Singh's ability to swing the ball both ways and his intelligent use of variations. Singh's skill set, including high-arm action and bounce, makes him a standout left-arm pacer in T20 cricket.
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