Former Indian player Piyush Chawla has raised concerns over Punjab Kings (PBKS) fast bowler Arshdeep Singh’s poor bowling form, stating that his continuous failures could haunt Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the playoffs as well as he has claimed just eight wickets in eight matches so far.

“A game or two games here and there, you can expect [him to do badly], but it’s happening most of the time. Then it is a matter of concern, because if you look at the bigger picture – when you’re going into the playoffs – then you have to think about it. What if something like this happened in a playoff game? Then you’re playing a catch-up game. It’s not that you’re sitting comfortably,” he told ESPNCricinfo.

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According to Chawla, Arshdeep Singh is known to take wickets in the power play, and if he fails to do so, then he gives away a lot of runs.

“He’s somebody who’s known to pick up wickets with the new ball, and that’s not been happening. The game (where) he picks up wickets with the new ball, he ends up bowling a wonderful spell. That’s what happened against MI (3 for 22). But this season, he’s going at almost 11 runs per over. And I understand that he bowls those difficult overs in the powerplay and then at the death, but still he’s your still premium bowler,” he concluded.

Meanwhile, after the loss, PBKS are still at the top of the points table with 13 points in 8 matches. They will next play against the Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 3.