T20 World Cup: Anil Kumble suggests Arshdeep Singh as a replacement for Mohammed Siraj

NEW DELHI:Spin legend Anil Kumble suggests that in the upcoming T20 World Cup matches in the West Indies, Mohammed Siraj could be replaced by Arshdeep Singh if India opts for just two specialist fast bowlers. Arshdeep's impressive performance against USA, taking four wickets for nine runs in New York, makes him a strong contender.
Kumble believes pairing Arshdeep with Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya would provide the team flexibility to include an extra spinner suited for the slow Caribbean pitches.
"I think the way he (Arshdeep) bowled that last over against Pakistan, and also the way he can bowl in different areas in the T20 game, I think certainly puts him ahead of Mohamed Siraj," the former India coach told ESPNCricinfo.

"If at all India takes that option of going with just the two seamers and Hardik Pandya. So yes, in that sense, plus he also gives you an extra variety with his left-arm pace. So overall, he must be happy."
Arshdeep has been impressive for India in the ongoing T20 World Cup, securing seven wickets with an economy rate of 6.225 and a strike rate of 10.28.
On the other hand, Siraj has only one wicket from three matches with a strike rate of 66.
India's final Group A match against Canada is scheduled for Saturday in Lauderhill, Florida, before they head to the Caribbean.