Cricket fans can expect some fresh excitement as left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh is poised to make his Test debut for India in the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval, starting July 31, 2025.

From White‑Ball Star to Red‑Ball Prospect

Arshdeep, 26, has been a regular fixture for India in T20Is and ODIs since his debut in mid-2022, earning a reputation for swing, control, and wicket-taking ability. He featured prominently in India’s 2024 T20 World Cup win, finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. However, his long-format journey has just begun.

A Brief Setback — Now Fully Fit

Originally in contention to debut in the fourth Test at Manchester, Arshdeep’s hopes were dashed by a thumb injury during a net session, requiring stitches and ruling him out of the match. But reports confirm he’s now fully recovered and bowling at full tilt in practice sessions ahead of The Oval Test.

What He Brings to the Table

Selectors considering resting Jasprit Bumrah due to workload concerns may turn to Arshdeep for added variety. His left-arm seam and swing offer a different challenge to England’s batsmen, especially helpful in home conditions. He’s built some red-ball experience through County cricket with Kent, where he took 66 wickets in 21 first-class matches, showing promise though still considered work in progress as a red-ball specialist.

What Fans Say

Fans on Reddit have mixed views on whether Arshdeep is Test-ready:

“Indian left-arm seamer… not great stats at the domestic level but he's improving with every game”
“Arshdeep Singh took 13 wickets at 41.7 in county cricket for Kent. That's pretty poor. He's not a red ball cricketer.”

The Final Word

If selected, the Oval Test will mark a watershed moment for Arshdeep Singh — transitioning from a white-ball standout to a red-ball debutant under high stakes. With England leading the series 2–1, India will depend on his swing and discipline to help level the Anderson‑Tendulkar Trophy.

Whether he justifies the selectors' faith or faces early challenges, one thing is certain: Arshdeep’s Test debut is a defining moment in his evolving career—and cricket fans worldwide will be watching closely.

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