“I’m very excited about this season—the energy is fantastic, and the dressing room atmosphere is incredible. This time, we want to give Punjab fans a reason to celebrate. I don’t want to jinx it, but I’m confident. Fans will love the brand of cricket we’re going to play this year. We appreciate their support over the last 17 years, and we will do our best to give them a season to remember.”
“Our goal? Play just 16 matches, win the title, and celebrate with an open-bus parade in Chandigarh,” Arshdeep added.
“I try not to let pressure affect me and focus on delivering my best. Success doesn’t come overnight, but I ensure that setbacks don’t impact my bowling. Every time I get; I give my all to help the team win,” he added.
On his bond with Shreyas Iyer and his leadership style, Arshdeep said, “I have played with Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy in the Duleep Trophy, and I really enjoyed it. He always backed his players and gave them the freedom to express themselves. What I’ve noticed here is that his approach remains the same—he doesn’t impose rigid instructions but encourages players to trust their skills and play for the team.
On his favourite IPL memory, Arshdeep said, “My favourite IPL memory will always be my debut—it was a special moment. But if I had to pick my best match, it would be the game against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede. They were chasing a target of around 220, and I finished with four wickets, bowled the last over, and we won the game. That match is very close to my heart.”
