India’s cricketer Arshdeep Singh caused a stir on social media by significantly reducing his Instagram content, deleting around 200 posts and reels. His profile now features only 44 posts, mainly consisting of advertisements and paid partnerships. Notably, some popular uploads, including a reel with Virat Kohli, have vanished.
The trimmed-down profile now showcases mostly family moments, career highlights, endorsements, and collaborative content. Despite rumors suggesting he removed references to his IPL team, Punjab Kings, this was not entirely accurate. Arshdeep’s recent cricket-related post still features a photo with his team, captioned with “Sabar. Shukar. Punjab.”
The digital activity has sparked discussions on whether the 27-year-old cricketer is rebranding himself, distancing from controversies, or seeking a break from the limelight post a challenging season. Arshdeep faced ups and downs during the 2026 IPL season, emerging as Punjab Kings’ top wicket-taker with 14 dismissals but struggling for consistency as the team missed the playoffs.
Recently, Arshdeep faced scrutiny over an alleged racial comment aimed at a Mumbai Indians player, Tilak Varma, before a match. This incident drew widespread criticism on social media, prompting calls for accountability and a formal investigation. Additionally, a vlog featuring Yuzvendra Chahal using an e-cigarette in the background stirred controversy, leading Arshdeep to reduce such casual uploads.
Punjab Kings narrowly missed the IPL 2026 playoffs, finishing fifth after a six-game losing streak. Despite a late resurgence, they fell short by a single point to qualify, ending a challenging season for the franchise.
