Fans angry over Team India’s defeat, questions raised about Arshdeep Singh

Team India had to face defeat against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2025, after which the players are facing severe criticism. In this series, except Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Reddy, no player could perform as per expectations.

Meanwhile, a video of Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is going viral on social media, in which he is seen uprooting the batsman’s stumps with his inswinger. Fans have raised questions after watching this clip,
“Why was Arshdeep Singh not in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT)?”

Arshdeep’s video went viral on social media

In this clip going viral on social media, Arshdeep Singh is seen clean bowling a left-handed batsman on a brilliant inswing delivery in the County Championship.

• The commentator says in the video:
  “Oh, he destroyed the batsman. This was a beautiful ball from Arshdeep Singh. The ball bounced a little and came back in.”

This video made the fans think that India needed similar bowling in Australia.

Why was Arshdeep Singh not selected in BGT?

Arshdeep Singh’s name was in the race to be included in the list of players going to Australia. India needed a left-arm fast bowler, and for this Arshdeep was given a chance in the Duleep Trophy.

• However, he could not live up to the expectations.
• His Ranji Trophy season was also average, which reduced his chances of selection.

Yash Dayal was sent to Australia

Yash Dayal was sent to Australia instead of Arshdeep.

• However, Yash Dayal could not play even a single match despite joining the team.
• Later he was sent back to India from Australia.
• In India too, Yash Dayal was included in the team, but he did not get a chance in the playing eleven.

Fans’ question: Why not Arshdeep?

Fans on social media believe that a talented left-arm bowler like Arshdeep Singh should have been given a chance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

• His inswinger and control over the red ball could prove effective for Team India in Australian conditions.
• Questioning the team selection, many fans have criticized the decisions of the selection committee.