Arshdeep Singh deletes 200 Instagram posts amid controversy

Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh has sparked widespread speculation after dramatically reducing his Instagram presence, deleting or archiving over 200 posts from his official account. The left-arm pacer’s profile now shows only 44 posts, a move that has drawn significant attention following a turbulent period marked by on-field inconsistency and off-field controversies.

The social media cleanup, which occurred over a 24-hour period, included the removal of a highly popular reel featuring former India captain Virat Kohli from the 2025 Champions Trophy celebrations. That video had reportedly garnered over 150 million views. While much of his casual and personal content is now gone, the remaining posts largely consist of family moments, professional milestones, and brand endorsements. Contrary to some online rumors, Arshdeep has not erased all connections to his Indian Premier League franchise, the Punjab Kings; the team is still mentioned in his bio, and at least one recent team photograph remains visible.

The activity has led to questions about whether the 27-year-old is attempting a personal rebrand or stepping back from public scrutiny. This comes after he faced considerable...