Contrary to recent reports suggesting concerns over his availability, the franchise confirmed that Arshdeep, who is also their highest wicket\u2011taker this season with 14 scalps in 13 games, remains central to their plans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cContrary to reports, we would like to confirm that our leading fast bowler and highest wicket-taker, Arshdeep Singh, is fully fit and has been actively training with the squad. The team management is absolutely pleased with his progress, and he is raring to go as we head into a crucial contest of the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHis energy, rhythm, and commitment in the nets have been extremely encouraging, and we are confident that he will continue to play a key role for Punjab Kings moving forward as well,\u201d said the franchise in its statement on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Barely two months after scaling the heights with back\u2011to\u2011back Men\u2019s T20 World Cup triumphs, Arshdeep hasn\u2019t been at his best and him being unusually expensive has been a reason behind PBKS\u2019 dramatic dip in form, this undoing the momentum they had built at the midway point of the competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It hasn\u2019t also helped that Arshdeep, who hasn\u2019t executed his yorkers and bouncers with great effect, has been at the receiving end of social media controversies \u2013 from calling Tilak Varma \u2018andhera\u2019 in a Snapchat video to being spotted with his alleged girlfriend Samreen Kaur.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Barely two months after scaling the heights with back\u2011to\u2011back Men\u2019s T20 World Cup triumphs, Arshdeep hasn\u2019t been at his best and him being unusually expensive has been a reason behind PBKS\u2019 dramatic dip in form, this undoing the momentum they had built at the midway point of the competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With just one match left against Lucknow Super Giants, PBKS can finish with a maximum of 15 points. But they are still dependent on other results to fall in their favour and enter the last four stage of the ten-team competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n