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Arshdeep Singh has come in for heavy criticism for comments made to Tilak Varma before Punjab Kings’ match against Mumbai Indians. The India and Punjab Kings pace bowler referred to Tilak using a peculiar slang with racial undertones, with the video soon going viral on social media.
In the video, Arshdeep is heard calling Tilak “Oi, andhere” (which roughly translates to ‘hey, darkness’). Despite the friendship between Arshdeep and Tilak, fans are incensed that such a term was used.
Fans criticise Arshdeep Singh for how he spoke to Tilak Varma
“Honestly, this is ridiculous. Arshdeep Singh is clearly mocking Tilak Varma in this video. One day this kind of behaviour on social media is going to put him in a really tough spot. Yuzi Chahal is the perfect example of how quickly things can backfire,” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter).
“Poor from a player of his stature, representing India at the highest level, yet showing such conduct. Disgraceful,” wrote another.
Here are some of the reactions to the video.
Tilak Varma had the last laugh on the field. The left-hander smashed an unbeaten 75 off 33 balls to consign the Punjab Kings to their fifth-straight defeat.
Chasing 201, Mumbai Indians were in trouble at 88/3 in the 10th over, before Tilak took control of the chase.
The defeat now leaves the Punjab Kings in a precarious position. After winning six of their first seven matches, Shreyas Iyer’s team will find themselves out of the top four if Chennai Super Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants on Friday.
Their next match is against high-flying Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday afternoon in Dharamsala. After a magnificent first half of the season where there were calls about a potential first title, Punjab Kings are in huge danger of missing the playoffs altogether.
