Kings of Punjab (PBKS) pacer Arshdeep Singh is back in the spotlight after a screenshot of his alleged response to a fan started circulating on social media. The exchange quickly sparked strong reactions online, with fans divided over the Indian speedster’s reaction. The dispute arises at a tense stage IPL 2026where the interactions of the players off the field attract as much attention as the performances on it.
Arshdeep Singh’s answer is causing a backlash
The issue reportedly started after a fan probed Arshdeep about Punjab Kings and the franchise’s performances in the ongoing season. The left-arm pacer responded sharply and the screenshot of the chat soon went viral on multiple platforms. While some fans defended Arshdeep and highlighted the constant trolling players face online, many criticized the tone of the response, calling it unnecessary and unprofessional.
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The earlier controversy regarding Tilak Varma is resurfaced
The latest reaction comes just a day after Arshdeep came under fire for the reference Mumbai Indians (MI) dough Tilak Varma With the controversial nickname during a casual video interaction ahead of Punjab Kings’ clash against Mumbai Indians. Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan reacted strongly to the episode and demanded strict action against the pacer.
He even suggested that the Indian cricket board should suspend Arshdeep for the rest of the season and impose financial penalties. The incident divided opinion online, with some thinking the comments were harmless banter between players, while others felt that such language should not be normalized in professional sports.
In recent months, Arshdeep’s activeness on social media has drawn attention many times. Reports had earlier suggested that the cricket board was unhappy with players recording and uploading behind-the-scenes content during tournaments and travel schedules. Despite being one of India’s most successful T20I bowlers in recent years, the left-arm pacer has increasingly become a talking point for off-field matters as much as his on-field performances.
