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Arshdeep Singh (Image Credit: Twitter/Asia Cup)
India's left-arm medium pacer, Arshdeep Singh has been facing a lot of hatred after India's loss against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022. The reason for this is that he dropped an important catch of Pakistan's Asif Ali. It happened in the 18th over of the second innings bowled by Ravi Bishnoi.
Ali tried to play a slog sweep but the outside edge of the bat meant that the ball went to short third man. On most occasions, Singh could have easily caught the ball. However, in a shocking turn of events, the left-armer dropped a sitter which eventually proved costly. At that stage, the Green Brigade needed 31 in 15 balls. After this, Pakistan went on to win the game.
Notably, Arshdeep took the wicket of Asif in the last over of the game to keep his side in the hunt. In the last over, Babar Azam's men needed only seven runs to win but could score this much only after facing five balls. After the fans, the Indian fans have understandably been gutted as their national side lost to their arch-rivals.
However, some anti-social elements started trolling the Punjab player. Some of the trolls could be ignored as they were harmless memes. However, on the flip side, there are some groups of anti-social elements who were calling him 'Khalistani'. For those who don't know, it is a term used for separatists. On the brighter side, a lot of famous personalities have taken a stand against below-the-belt trolling. They took to Twitter and are supporting the young player at this time.
Hashtags such as #IndiaWithArshdeep and #IndiasupportArshdeepSingh is trending on the micro-blogging website at the time of writing.
This is how Twitter reacted
Arshdeep Singh will win India a lot of games. To the trolls who are trolling for his religion, stop watching the game. Cricket and Arshdeep don't need you. Period
— Anubhav shahi 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@Anubhavshahi48) September 5, 2022
India comes before Cricket.
I reject Pak propaganda and stand with Arshdeep Singh.#IndiawithArshdeep pic.twitter.com/7YaIbAiyfk— Manjinder Singh Sirsa (@mssirsa) September 5, 2022
One drop catch and..... 🤮🤮🤢🤢#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/6lhFjkQ6wf
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) September 4, 2022
Let's us defeat those trying to divide us and abusing our player #arshdeep ! If you support #arshdeepsingh tweet with me #IndiaWithArshdeep and let us defeat those dividing us !!#IndiaWithArshdeep !! https://t.co/I4bB9ZkO3l
— Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳 (@tehseenp) September 4, 2022
Don't fall for the propaganda of Pakistani gangs and their Indian supporters.
Most accounts who said Khalistani to Arshdeep are from Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/61Scl8dMLn
— Vijay Patel🇮🇳 (@vijaygajera) September 4, 2022
#IndiaWithArshdeep and every player... always! No matter how hard your bots try. You will not succeed!
— richa anirudh (@richaanirudh) September 5, 2022
कैच गिरते ही सौ ट्वीट का स्क्रीनशॉट लेकर निंदा वाला ट्वीट आपका क्रिकेट नहीं अजेंडा प्रेम दिखाता है। मैच का हिसाब तो बराबर होता रहेगा। पर हर अजेंडाजीवी के दिमाग़ में ये बात रहे @arshdeepsinghh हिंदुस्तान का शेर है। उसके नाम में ही अर्श है #IndiaWithArshdeep
— Sweta Singh (@SwetaSinghAT) September 5, 2022
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/ksSXCNMOgC
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 5, 2022
Arshdeep Singh, keep your chin up. You're a future star.
— Sarah Waris (@swaris16) September 4, 2022
If you were at the edge of ur seat during #IndiaVSPak, imagine the pressure on the players in the park!
One dropped catch doesn’t define ability. We need to unite as a cricket loving nation & support youngsters instead of criticising them.
More power to you @arshdeepsinghh 🇮🇳
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) September 5, 2022