Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has become the subject of a social media storm after a private Instagram chat involving him and an unidentified woman surfaced online.
A screen recording of the woman scrolling through their conversation was shared across platforms, with Arshdeep initiating the exchange by asking, "How u doing?" The tone of the chat appeared casual, friendly, and devoid of any inappropriate remarks.

The video of the chat also shows the India player asking about the residence of the woman, who apparently shared it on social media.
The leak has triggered a wave of reactions online. While a section of users criticized the cricketer for engaging in such chats, many others have defended him, stating that nothing in the exchange suggested misconduct. The broader concern, however, has been over the invasion of privacy, with growing calls to respect the personal space of public figures. Several fans and former players have also echoed similar sentiments, pointing out the ethical lapses in making private interactions public without consent.
Arshdeep has yet to make a public comment on the matter. The identity of the woman remains undisclosed, and the authenticity of the chat has not been independently verified by MyKhel.
This controversy comes just as Arshdeep prepares for a critical phase in his cricketing journey, having recently been named in India's Test squad for the upcoming tour of England. The left-arm pacer has been playing in the IPL 2025 for Punjab Kings and will be in the playoffs for the team as they reached the knockout stages after 11 years.