Arshdeep Singh found himself at the center of a major discussion during IPL 2026 after a viral video involving Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma sparked widespread debate on social media. Arshdeep Singh faced criticism from some users over a remark made before a Punjab Kings match against Mumbai Indians.

Arshdeep Singh's Punjab Kings teammate Prabhsimran Singh explained that the pacer and Tilak Varma share a close friendship developed through years of playing cricket together. According to Prabhsimran, personal interactions between friends should not be judged without understanding the relationship between the individuals involved.

Arshdeep Singh reportedly remained unaffected by the criticism and continued to focus on his cricket. Prabhsimran highlighted Arshdeep's strong character and work ethic, stating that personal incidents should not influence opinions about his performances on the field.

Arshdeep Singh recently attracted further attention after removing a large number of posts and reels from his Instagram profile. The move fueled speculation about a possible personal rebrand, although several cricket-related and family posts remain visible on his account.

Arshdeep Singh finished IPL 2026 as Punjab Kings' leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets. Despite an inconsistent season and off-field scrutiny, Arshdeep Singh remains an important figure for Punjab Kings as he looks to move forward and focus on future challenges.