The Asia Cup 2025 Build-up of the India National Cricket Team has hit an unexpected storm as young stars Arshdeep Singh and Ishan Kishan are facing a huge backlash on social media to make a color-based jib in the team partner Sai Sudhasan.
A casual Snapchat video of Arshdeep Singh and Ishaan Kishan has now turned into a large dispute, as they were seen making fun of Sai Reformson’s skin color tone on the public platform. It is now seen as a racism scam in Indian cricket.
A few days before Asia Cup 2025, the line of colorism hits Indian cricket
In the viral video, Arshadeep showed the camera on Ishan Kishan, called him “Ishan of Bihar”. When the Indian wicketkeeper-Better urged the camera to PAN towards Sai Sudhrasan, he was called “Glory of Tamil Nadu”.
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When there is a comment, “Clean the camera, say lips?” Was heard. Although SAI did not look comfortable initially, but finally smiled when Arshdeep resumed the camera on the Gujarat Titans’ opener. However, many online users have slammed northeast and left -handed pace to be derogatory for their comment and an insensitive excavation in the skin color of Suderson.
Within hours, the clip spread like wildfire on social media, fans labeled Ishan and Arshadeep’s shameful act as colorism and racism. Hashtag began to trend by calling racism in cricket, as fans demanded an explanation and even disciplinary action against the pair.
Smooth racism against Sai Sudarshan by Ishan Kishan and Arshdeep Singh pic.twitter.com/uabdcmtswx
– saurai96 (@aspirant_9457) 26 August, 2025
Arsheep Singh posts a new Snapchat with Jitesh Sharma after the scam
The dispute has come for India a few days before the Asia Cup 2025 for India at the worst time. But the bowler did not take time to avoid a big controversy by indirectly apologizing.
With the video being widely operated, Arshdeep Singh shared another video on Snapchat that features Jitesh Sharma. After presenting Jitesh, the Indian bowler requested the wicketkeeper not to say anything wrong, as his videos would soon go viral before the bursting in laughter.
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He was referring to a previous video that took social media from the storm. However, Arshdeep did not apologize, but his action made it clear that he realized his mistake and decided to be disciplined.
Finally Arshdeep said hesitating at Snapchat
His recent Snap with Jitesh Sharma from NCA pic.twitter.com/b6jnaoyn6q
– saurai96 (@aspirant_9457) August 29, 2025
Arshdeep Singh makes a strong comeback ahead of Asia Cup 2025
In particular, both Arshdeep and Jitesh are part of India’s main Asia Cup 2025 Squad. Men in Blue will stop their campaign against UAE at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 10 September. India is entering the tournament as a defending champion, winning the 50 -over version in 2023.
Arshdeep Singh is currently playing in the ongoing Dalip Trophy 2025. This was his first red-ball match after about a year, with his last game in October 2024. He had his return even after a thumb injury during a practice match in Bekenham, England in July.
Many people had doubts about their fitness, but they approved all of them with their performance. He bowled 17 overs with good speed and energy and looked completely comfortable. His strong return is a great positive for India, as he is ready and in a good form before the Asia Cup 2025.
