Cricket
IPL 2026 is caught in controversy after a viral Arshdeep Singh clip that had shocked fans online.
The controversy began when Arshdeep allegedly made an offensive comment about Tilak Varma, upsetting many on social media.
Former spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan reacted strongly to the viral moment and called for strict punishment in the IPL.
Sivaramakrishnan said Arshdeep should be banned this season and paid less, arguing players should face real consequences for their actions.
Sivaramakrishnan said if BCCI acts, he’ll reveal names of those who racially abused him.
As the clip went viral, former cricketers and experts joined in, making it IPL 2026’s biggest talking point.
With IPL 2026 already tense, this controversy has blown up. Now everyone’s waiting to see if BCCI will respond.