Arshdeep Unleashes Cheeky Taunts: Indian Pacer’s Instagram Reels Target Pakistan in Post-Asia Cup Triumph
Dubai— In the euphoric aftermath of India’s commanding Asia Cup 2025 victory, star fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has ignited social media with a series of unfiltered Instagram videos that playfully jab at arch-rivals Pakistan, blending humor with the sting of recent on-field dominance.
The 28-year-old left-armer, pivotal to India’s title defense with his lethal swing and pinpoint yorkers, wasted no time in celebrating the triumph. Hours after the Men in Blue clinched the trophy with a clinical seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the final at Dubai International Stadium, Arshdeep took to Instagram Reels to share his unbridled joy—and a few pointed barbs. The videos, viewed millions of times within hours, feature the pacer lip-syncing to popular Bollywood tracks while incorporating sly references to Pakistan’s struggles against Indian pace attacks, including his own match-winning bursts.
One clip shows Arshdeep mimicking a dramatic slow-motion fall, overlaid with audio from a viral meme track that translates to “You’re done for,” directed at the Pakistani batting lineup’s collapse under pressure. Another reel has him dancing to a remixed version of “Chak De India,” interspersed with clips from the tournament highlights where he dismantled key wickets, captioned simply: “Sweet revenge served hot.” Fans quickly dubbed these posts “Arshdeep’s uncensored roast session,” with comments flooding in from supporters worldwide praising his candid spirit.
India’s campaign was a masterclass in resilience, overcoming a rain-marred group stage to storm into the final. Arshdeep topped the bowling charts with 15 wickets at an economy of 4.82, including a devastating 4/37 in the decider that left Pakistan reeling at 152 all out. Skipper Rohit Sharma lauded the bowler’s growth post-match, noting, “Arshdeep’s fire has been our secret weapon—he brings that edge we need in big games.”
The exchanges echo the storied India-Pakistan rivalry, amplified by the tournament’s high stakes. While Arshdeep’s videos steer clear of overt malice, they capture the competitive banter that fuels cricket’s fiercest feud. NDTV Sports reached out to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for comment, but no official response was available at press time. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials, meanwhile, downplayed the online chatter, with a spokesperson telling Geo Super, “Rivalries are won on the field, not filters—congrats to India on the title.”
As the dust settles on another chapter of subcontinental supremacy, Arshdeep’s digital jabs serve as a reminder: in cricket’s theater of dreams, victory tastes sweeter when shared with a wink. With the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction looming, expect the pacer’s form—and flair—to keep opponents on edge.