Why Did Arshdeep Singh Remove Virat Kohli Reel? Instagram Wipe Sparks Massive Buzz
India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh created a major stir on social media late Monday night after dramatically clearing out his Instagram profile. The Punjab Kings pacer not only changed his display picture but also removed more than 200 posts from his account, including his hugely popular reel with Virat Kohli from India’s Champions Trophy 2025 campaign.
The sudden Instagram cleanup quickly grabbed attention across cricket circles, leaving fans guessing about the reason behind the move. So far, Arshdeep Singh has not issued any official explanation, which has only added to the speculation online.
Most of the remaining posts on Arshdeep’s account now feature family moments, career milestones, and selected brand collaborations.
However, the biggest surprise for fans was the removal of the viral Champions Trophy reel featuring Virat Kohli. The clip had reportedly crossed more than 150 million views and was among the most popular videos on his profile.
The move immediately triggered discussions on X, Instagram, and Reddit, with many wondering whether the Indian pacer was planning a social media rebranding or simply taking a personal break from online attention.
Earlier this month, Arshdeep Singh found himself under criticism after an alleged racial remark directed at Tilak Varma before Punjab Kings’ match against Mumbai Indians went viral online.
According to social media clips, Arshdeep was allegedly heard saying, “Oye Andhere, sunscreen lagaaya?” (“Hey, dark one, did you apply sunscreen?”), sparking outrage among sections of cricket fans and experts.
Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan strongly criticised the pacer and even demanded disciplinary action.
“Nobody believed me. Everyone mocked and trolled me. Arshdeep should be banned this season and should be paid on a pro rata basis. The players today should be hit where it hurts the most,” he had written on X.
He further added: “If BCCI takes action, I will name people who racially abused me.”
Following Punjab Kings’ defeat to Mumbai Indians, the left-arm pacer again drew attention after posting a fiery reply to a fan on Snapchat. Soon after, another viral Snapchat story surfaced where he appeared to tease his Punjab Kings teammate Priyansh Arya.
Both incidents sparked fresh online debates and added to the scrutiny surrounding the young Indian fast bowler during the season.
The Punjab Kings pacer managed to pick up only 14 wickets in 14 matches while conceding runs at an economy rate of 10.21. The numbers marked one of his least effective IPL seasons in recent years.
Despite the criticism and online noise, Arshdeep Singh remains one of India’s key fast-bowling prospects in white-ball cricket. However, his latest Instagram cleanup has once again placed him firmly in the spotlight, with fans continuing to speculate about the reason behind the sudden digital reset.
The sudden Instagram cleanup quickly grabbed attention across cricket circles, leaving fans guessing about the reason behind the move. So far, Arshdeep Singh has not issued any official explanation, which has only added to the speculation online.
Fans Speculate Over Arshdeep Singh’s Instagram Cleanup
The massive social media activity reduced Arshdeep Singh’s total Instagram uploads to just around 40 posts. Several fans initially claimed that the pacer had removed all Punjab Kings-related content and deleted PBKS from his bio, but reports later clarified that this was not entirely accurate.Most of the remaining posts on Arshdeep’s account now feature family moments, career milestones, and selected brand collaborations.
However, the biggest surprise for fans was the removal of the viral Champions Trophy reel featuring Virat Kohli. The clip had reportedly crossed more than 150 million views and was among the most popular videos on his profile.
The move immediately triggered discussions on X, Instagram, and Reddit, with many wondering whether the Indian pacer was planning a social media rebranding or simply taking a personal break from online attention.
Arshdeep Singh Faced Multiple Controversies During IPL 2026
The Instagram activity comes after a difficult and controversy-filled IPL 2026 season for the Punjab Kings fast bowler.Earlier this month, Arshdeep Singh found himself under criticism after an alleged racial remark directed at Tilak Varma before Punjab Kings’ match against Mumbai Indians went viral online.
According to social media clips, Arshdeep was allegedly heard saying, “Oye Andhere, sunscreen lagaaya?” (“Hey, dark one, did you apply sunscreen?”), sparking outrage among sections of cricket fans and experts.
Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan strongly criticised the pacer and even demanded disciplinary action.
“Nobody believed me. Everyone mocked and trolled me. Arshdeep should be banned this season and should be paid on a pro rata basis. The players today should be hit where it hurts the most,” he had written on X.
He further added: “If BCCI takes action, I will name people who racially abused me.”
Snapchat Posts Also Drew Attention
The controversies did not end there for Arshdeep Singh during IPL 2026.Following Punjab Kings’ defeat to Mumbai Indians, the left-arm pacer again drew attention after posting a fiery reply to a fan on Snapchat. Soon after, another viral Snapchat story surfaced where he appeared to tease his Punjab Kings teammate Priyansh Arya.
Both incidents sparked fresh online debates and added to the scrutiny surrounding the young Indian fast bowler during the season.
Tough IPL 2026 Season for Arshdeep Singh
Apart from the off-field controversies, IPL 2026 also turned out to be a disappointing campaign statistically for Arshdeep Singh.The Punjab Kings pacer managed to pick up only 14 wickets in 14 matches while conceding runs at an economy rate of 10.21. The numbers marked one of his least effective IPL seasons in recent years.
Despite the criticism and online noise, Arshdeep Singh remains one of India’s key fast-bowling prospects in white-ball cricket. However, his latest Instagram cleanup has once again placed him firmly in the spotlight, with fans continuing to speculate about the reason behind the sudden digital reset.
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