Arshdeep Singh on social media clean-up? PBKS star wipes out over 200 Insta posts
Arshdeep Singh deleted over 200 Instagram posts, cleared his bio and changed his profile picture. The move followed heavy backlash over controversial clips involving Tilak Varma and Yuzvendra Chahal.
India pacer Arshdeep Singh appears to have carried out a major social media reset, deleting most of the content from his Instagram account amid intense scrutiny and backlash over his recent online activity.
The left-arm fast bowler’s Instagram profile saw a dramatic reduction in posts over the past 24 hours, with his overall count dropping to just 44. Notably, the majority of the remaining posts appear to be limited to brand endorsements and promotional collaborations, suggesting a deliberate cleanup of personal and casual content.
Social media storm after controversial clips
The sudden move comes in the aftermath of multiple controversies that triggered widespread criticism across social media platforms.
One of the biggest flashpoints involved a Snapchat video in which Arshdeep was seen addressing Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma with a racial remark, sparking outrage among fans. The clip quickly circulated online, drawing sharp criticism and calls for accountability.
Another video that generated discussion allegedly showed his Punjab Kings teammate Yuzvendra Chahal smoking an e-cigarette during one of Arshdeep’s video logs. While the clip also went viral, it added to the growing scrutiny around the pacer’s social media presence.
As criticism mounted, Arshdeep became the target of trolling and backlash, with many users questioning his conduct and judgement online.
As of now, his only recent significant post is one which is captioned saying,"Sabar. Shukar. Punjab," (Patience. Gratitude. Punjab).
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Punjab Kings’ disappointing end
The social media developments come at a difficult time professionally as well, with Punjab Kings enduring a painful end to what had once looked like a dream IPL campaign.
Punjab began the season in sensational fashion, putting together an eight-match winning streak and emerging as one of the strongest contenders for a play-off berth. However, a dramatic loss of momentum in the latter stages saw their campaign unravel.
With results no longer in their control, Punjab’s hopes eventually faded as Rajasthan Royals did enough to claim the final play-off spot. Rajasthan are now set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday, May 27.
For Arshdeep, the Instagram purge could be seen as an attempt to step away from the noise and reset after a turbulent few days both on and off the field. Whether the move helps cool the backlash remains to be seen, but the episode has once again highlighted how quickly social media controversies can overshadow on-field narratives in modern sport.
India pacer Arshdeep Singh appears to have carried out a major social media reset, deleting most of the content from his Instagram account amid intense scrutiny and backlash over his recent online activity.
The left-arm fast bowler’s Instagram profile saw a dramatic reduction in posts over the past 24 hours, with his overall count dropping to just 44. Notably, the majority of the remaining posts appear to be limited to brand endorsements and promotional collaborations, suggesting a deliberate cleanup of personal and casual content.
Social media storm after controversial clips
The sudden move comes in the aftermath of multiple controversies that triggered widespread criticism across social media platforms.
One of the biggest flashpoints involved a Snapchat video in which Arshdeep was seen addressing Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma with a racial remark, sparking outrage among fans. The clip quickly circulated online, drawing sharp criticism and calls for accountability.
Another video that generated discussion allegedly showed his Punjab Kings teammate Yuzvendra Chahal smoking an e-cigarette during one of Arshdeep’s video logs. While the clip also went viral, it added to the growing scrutiny around the pacer’s social media presence.
As criticism mounted, Arshdeep became the target of trolling and backlash, with many users questioning his conduct and judgement online.
As of now, his only recent significant post is one which is captioned saying,"Sabar. Shukar. Punjab," (Patience. Gratitude. Punjab).
IPL 2026 | IPL Schedule | IPL Points Table | IPL Player Stats | Purple Cap | Orange Cap | IPL Videos | Cricket News | Live Score
Punjab Kings’ disappointing end
The social media developments come at a difficult time professionally as well, with Punjab Kings enduring a painful end to what had once looked like a dream IPL campaign.
Punjab began the season in sensational fashion, putting together an eight-match winning streak and emerging as one of the strongest contenders for a play-off berth. However, a dramatic loss of momentum in the latter stages saw their campaign unravel.
With results no longer in their control, Punjab’s hopes eventually faded as Rajasthan Royals did enough to claim the final play-off spot. Rajasthan are now set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday, May 27.
For Arshdeep, the Instagram purge could be seen as an attempt to step away from the noise and reset after a turbulent few days both on and off the field. Whether the move helps cool the backlash remains to be seen, but the episode has once again highlighted how quickly social media controversies can overshadow on-field narratives in modern sport.
