Why is Arshdeep Singh struggling in IPL 2026? Andrew Leipus explains PBKS star's physical issues that are holding him back

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Punjab Kings discover physical restrictions in Arshdeep's body affecting his performance. Sports scientist says they have identified the issue and Arshdeep is feeling better. Off-field controversies around vlogging also reportedly adding to his difficulties.

IPL 2026: Physical restrictions and off-field noise behind Arshdeep Singh's poor form Arshdeep has been a shadow of himself in IPL 2026, especially after being one of India's most dependable left-arm seamers over the past two years. In early March, he was celebrating successive World Cup triumphs, firmly established as the go-to bowler for India in pressure situations. Now, stationed in Dharamshala, he finds himself at the lowest point of his IPL campaign.

The Punjab Kings management went looking for answers, and they found some. Andrew Leipus, the franchise's head of sports science, revealed that the team has been closely examining whether any physical limitations in Arshdeep's body have been affecting his output on the field. Speaking to the Times of India in Dharamsala, Leipus said the staff believe they have identified something meaningful and that Arshdeep has been feeling considerably better physically over the past couple of weeks.

“We've been working together a little bit and looking at his body if there's any restrictions in his body that might be a reason for some of his performances being up and down. We think we've hit on a bit of a winner there. He's been feeling a lot better in the last couple of weeks, physically,” Andrew Leipus, Punjab Kings' head of sports science, said.