Arshdeep’s coach responds to online trolls: “The same people praised him when he got 2 wickets.”
Arshdeep’s coach responds to online trolls: “The same people praised him when he got 2 wickets.” Fans and former players have come out to support Arshdeep Singh. He is getting trolled on social media for dropping a catch in Sunday’s Asia Cup game between India and Pakistan. Asif Ali got relief when the fast bowler missed a simple catch at point. Before Arshdeep took his wicket in the last over, the hard-hitting batter hit 16 runs off eight balls. But it was too late, and Pakistan won an exciting game by five wickets in Dubai.
Trollers on the go; Coach backs Arsh
After the Sunday blockbuster, everyone was talking about Arshdeep on social media. Many people blamed him for the loss and even called him names on social media. However, Arshdeep’s coach, Jaswant Rai, has asked people not to troll players because winning and losing are both part of sports.
“I didn’t expect something like this. He shouldn’t have been trolled for the drop catch. It’s a part of the game and India still had the chance to win the match. Pakistani batters should be appreciated for the way they played. I request people to watch the game with passion and not troll players,” Rai told India Today.
“People are emotional about cricket in India, especially when it’s about a high-voltage match against Pakistan. Winning and losing are part and parcels of a game. The same people praised Arshdeep after he got two wickets in the opening game. Making an issue of a drop catch is wrong,” he added.
Virat’ Support
Indian batter Virat Kohli also had some firm comments in his support and said, “Even when I played my first game against Pakistan in Champions Trophy, I played a bad shot and got out.”
“Anyone can make mistakes under pressure. It is natural to feel bad. The team environment is great right now, credit for this goes to management and the captain. So one must accept his mistake, address it and look forward to being in that pressure situation once again,” said Kohli in the post-match press conference.
Turbanator Takes Stand
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh stood up for Arshdeep. He said that no one drops catches on purpose and that the young seamer shouldn’t be criticized. “Stop criticising young @arshdeepsinghh. No one drops a catch purposely..we are proud of our boys .. Pakistan played better.. shame on such people who r putting our own guys down by saying cheap things on this platform bout Arsh and the team.. Arsh is GOLD,” Harbhajan tweeted.