As Punjab Kings (PBKS) gear up for the upcoming IPL 2026 season, a major concern has emerged regarding their primary pace bowling asset, Arshdeep Singh. Known for his pin-point yorkers and death-over mastery, the left-arm pacer seems to be going through a rough patch, lacking the “venom” that once made him a nightmare for world-class batters.

The Form Slump: Recent outings have seen Arshdeep struggling with both line and length. The consistency in delivering yorkers at will—once his hallmark—appears to be missing. Furthermore, his economy rate in the final overs has skyrocketed, causing sleepless nights for the PBKS management. Without his swing and effective variations, the Punjab bowling attack looks vulnerable. With the season set to kick off on March 28, all eyes are on whether Arshdeep can rediscover his rhythm. If he fails to bounce back, Preity Zinta’s side might find it extremely difficult to break their playoff jinx this year.