India’s left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has opened up about the sense of seniority and responsibility he feels at Punjab Kings (PBKS), a franchise that has shaped him both professionally and personally since he began his IPL journey. At just 26, Arshdeep already carries the poise of a seasoned campaigner, having grown from a raw teenager into one of PBKS’s most reliable bowling assets.
Joining the squad when it was still known as Kings XI Punjab, Arshdeep has been a mainstay of their pace attack over the last seven seasons. With 84 wickets to his name, including a career-best season haul of 19 scalps last year, his impact on the team has only grown. So far in IPL 2025, he has already claimed eight wickets, helping PBKS climb to fourth in the points table.
Speaking on the latest episode of Kandid with Kings, Arshdeep Singh reflected on how early in his journey he was entrusted with leadership-like responsibilities.
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“After my first year, I started to feel like I had a significant role. That responsibility helped me mature—both as a player and as a person,” he shared. “I understood early that even small mistakes could cost the team. That realization pushed me to stay alert and own up to my role.”
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Arshdeep Singh admitted that the pressure of delivering in crunch moments taught him to remain focused and accountable. “I felt like a senior way too early in my career,” he said with a chuckle. But that pressure also brought maturity and clarity to his game.
Like many cricketers in the social media age, Arshdeep has faced criticism and trolling, especially on off days. Rather than let it affect him, he’s found a way to laugh it off.
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“I used to save memes and jokes people made about me,” he admitted. “Now, I just enjoy their creativity. It doesn’t bother me anymore—it’s more entertaining than hurtful.” PBKS will hope Arshdeep Singh continues his strong run of form when they take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy Stadium this Friday—a venue where bowlers are often tested to their limits.
