'Very loud person': PBKS respond after Arshdeep Singh faces criticism over viral Tilak Varma video
Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh has remained calm despite social media criticism over his remarks in a viral video involving Tilak Varma, according to Punjab Kings head of sports science Andrew Leipus. Punjab Kings are under pressure after five straight defeats, which have left their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. PBKS must now win their remaining matches against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants to stay in contention.
The poor run has also come amid social media attention around Arshdeep. The left-arm pacer faced criticism after a clip surfaced in which he called out Tilak by saying, “Oye andhere,” with some fans accusing him of “casual racism. ” A day later, Arshdeep was again in the spotlight after replying to a fan who had asked PBKS to remove Punjab from their name.
The pacer responded by saying he could not take advice from people who still take money from their family to buy chips and cold drinks. Ahead of PBKS’ clash against RCB, Andrew Leipus said the criticism had not affected Arshdeep’s mindset. “I don’t follow a lot of social media myself, so I know there has been a bit of chatter behind the scenes of various things going on, vlogging and whatnot.
I am not across that," Leipus told reporters in the pre-match press conference, as quoted by Hindustan Times. “In terms of his behaviour, Arsh is pretty much a flat line. He isn’t up or down.
He gives his best out there. We have been working together a little bit and looking at his body, there may be restrictions that could be a reason for some of his performances being up and down," Leipus added. Leipus said Arshdeep’s behaviour in the dressing room has remained unchanged.