IPL 2026 Fallout: Singh Faces Trolls After Removing Instagram Content

The 2026 Indian Premier League season turned turbulent for left‑arm seamer Arshdeep Singh after the Punjab Kings' early momentum dwindled. The team, which had been in the top two during the first half of the competition, suffered a dramatic drop in performance, ultimately missing the playoffs.

Amid the on‑field struggles, Singh became the target of online trolls who criticized his bowling and his decision to wipe his Instagram feed clean after the tournament ended. In a YouTube statement, Singh said the deletions were a personal choice.

"I deleted the posts because I wanted to. It wasn’t a statement against anyone. If I change my mind later, I can always post again," he explained. He emphasized that his mood dictated the action, not any external pressure.

Statistically, Singh remains India’s leading T20 bowler with 135 wickets in 91 matches and 30 wickets in 18 ODIs. He has yet to make his Test debut. At present, he is stepping away from cricket to focus on personal matters and regain form after the controversy.

Fans and analysts continue to debate the impact of his social‑media decisions on his professional reputation.