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During the thrilling climax of the 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa, Arshdeep Singh, entrusted with bowling the crucial penultimate over, secured victory for the Indian cricket team by a narrow margin of seven runs.
In an interview with the Indian Express, the 25-year-old southpaw bowler shared a curious detail about his parents’ ritual during his bowling spells—they close their eyes.
“They keep their eyes shut when I bowl. I don’t know why. Who does these things when they are sitting in the stadium? My parents always say that whenever I bowl they close their eyes. I have told them what is the point of coming all this way. How would you get that feeling, what is going on in the match? I respect their superstitions. For them closing their eyes while I am bowling is their contribution. It gives them happiness,” Arshdeep Singh said.
Following the victory, Arshdeep shared images of his jubilant celebrations with his family at The Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Arshdeep said: “I haven’t got the chance yet. But whenever I get time, I will definitely put down my emotions on paper. This feeling of winning the World Cup, the reception we got…. I don’t think I would be able to do justice. I just love to write down whatever thoughts come to my mind. Writing poetry helps me take a break from cricket.”
As for other hobbies, apart from poetry, Arshdeep said: “I have started playing table tennis. I absolutely enjoy it. Photography is a new thing that I have started to like. I have bought a Polaroid camera although it has gone out of fashion but I have started liking it. I keep it to myself.”
