New Delhi, May 29 -- Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has urged India to start the England Tests with Arshdeep Singh in its high-stakes Test affair, with the series opener scheduled for June 20 at Headingley.

Arshdeep, who holds the prestigious title of being India's highest T20I wicket-taker at 26, is yet to earn his maiden Test cap for the nation. He earned a call-up to India's squad that brims with youth for the five Tests in England.

Ponting has monitored the left-arm speedster's growth during their time at Punjab Kings in the ongoing 18th season of the IPL. The ICC Hall of Famer has put his faith in Arshdeep's character, work ethic, and technical strength, which he believes make him an indispensable asset for the newly crowne...