'Oye Andhere' To Vape Vlog: All Arshdeep Singh Controversies In IPL 2026 Explained
Punjab Kings bowler Arshdeep Singh faces multiple controversies this IPL season, including alleged racist remarks about Tilak Varma and Sai Sudharsan, and a viral video of teammate Yuzvendra Chahal vaping on a flight.Summary
Punjab Kings bowler Arshdeep Singh has faced a series of controversies during the IPL 2026 season, largely stemming from his candid vlogs and social media presence. The first major incident involved Singh making a remark about Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma's skin tone, asking, "Oye Andhere, sunscreen lagaaya?" (Hey, dark one, did you apply sunscreen?). This comment was widely criticized as dehumanizing and racist, with former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan calling for a ban on Singh for the remainder of the season. Singh also faced backlash for a Snapchat video where he seemingly struggled to capture Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan on camera, stating, "Wait, let me clean my camera lens, it can't capture Sai." The third controversy arose from a behind-the-scenes video Singh uploaded to his YouTube channel, which showed Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal purportedly vaping inside a plane. While the BCCI has tightened protocols regarding player conduct, Singh has continued to perform on the field, taking 13 wickets in 12 matches with an economy rate of 9.70.
(Source：News 18)
