Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has lavished praise on Gurjapneet Singh for his stellar form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The left-arm seamer has scalped 15 wickets in six matches of the 50-over domestic tournament at an average of 16.40.
Singh returned with impressive figures of 6-26 for Tamil Nadu against Tripura and played a key role in his team’s 54-run win. The 27-year-old has bowled with an impressive economy rate of 4.92 in the competition.
Meanwhile, Gurjapneet Singh suffered a groin injury during IPL 2025, leading CSK to name Dewald Brevis as his replacement.
Ashwin wrote on X, “JAPPI WATCH Gurjapneet Singh’s comeback story after some injury setbacks last season is heartwarming to see. The tall left-arm pacer who has a wonderful slower ball is shining through in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. 15 wickets in 6 matches, including a 6/26 vs Tripura to power TN to a much-needed victory.”
“It’s important to note that he represented India in the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament and picked up 7 wickets from 4 games as well. Best wishes for a solid “summer of 26,” he added.
On the other hand, Singh revealed during the Duleep Trophy that he used to have discussions with Khaleel Ahmed at CSK
He said via ESPN Cricinfo, “At CSK, I used to speak with Khaleel bhai about my bowling, and he shared points about bowling, especially in T20 cricket, and I’ve been able to use those learnings.”
Singh said he also worked on his batting with CSK batting coach Mike Hussey.
“Whatever the coaches suggested to me, like I was working with Mike Hussey also at CSK. I then batted in the TNPL and even in my first Duleep match against North, I scored something like 29. It’s about adding to your game and contributing with the bat, too. Hussey gave me some points, and I’m also trying to get better at batting.”
Gurjapneet Singh will look to continue the good show in IPL 2026.
