Arshdeep Singh pushes for Test debut with Duleep Trophy performance

Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh is making a concerted push for a Test debut, using his performance in the 2026 Duleep Trophy to demonstrate his readiness for the longest format of the game. The 27-year-old left-arm seamer, already a mainstay in India's whiteball squads, expressed his strong desire to represent the country in all three formats of cricket. Arshdeep showcased his skills during North Zone's 52-run victory over West Zone in a Duleep Trophy quarterfinal in Bengaluru. Despite a pitch that favored spinners, he bowled with good rhythm and extracted swing from the red ball, finishing with four wickets across both innings.