2 years, 6 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: Pakistani Twitterati fuelling fake narratives, target Arshdeep Singh and other Indian cricketers

Many Pakistani social media users trolled Arshdeep Singh for dropping the catch. After Indian cricketer, Arshdeep Singh dropped a catch in a crunch India-Pakistan Super-4 stage match of Asia Cup in Dubai, Pakistani Twitterati are fuelling wrath against Indian cricketers. The Ministry of Electronics and Technology said that “no intermediary operating in India can permit this type of misinformation” after cricketer Arshdeep Singh’s Wikipedia page was edited by an unregistered user, linking him to the separatist Khalistani movement. According to the word cloud, tweets on Arshdeep Singh used words as, “Khalistani”, “Pakistani”, “Gaddar”, “Agent”, “Deshdrohi”, etc.

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6 days, 2 hours ago

How UK denying entry to a Russian footballer led to India vs England cricket debate on social media

Firstpost

The UK denied entry to Russian footballer Arsen Zakharyan for Real Sociedad’s Europa League match against Manchester United, sparking a debate on social media. Social media users, particularly from India, have drawn comparisons between this visa row and past criticisms directed at India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Social media calls out British media’s …

1 week, 2 days ago

'Pakistan ko as darzi yaad rakhenge': PAK journalist brutally mocked by anchor, 'shamed' for IND's 'white blazer' claim

Hindustan Times

Amid the Pakistan Cricket Board's ongoing back-and-forth with the ICC over ignoring their representative at the closing ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, a Pakistan journalist accused BCCI of being the reason behind it. ICC Chairman Jay Shah with Champions Trophy-winning captain Rohit Sharma in Dubai Speaking on ARY News after India's four-wicket win against New Zealand …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Shoaib Akhtar slams Pakistan: It is a brainless, clueless team management

India Today

Legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was left fuming after hosts Pakistan lost to India in the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, February 23. Akhtar slammed the Pakistan team management for playing just one specialist spinner in the match. They are just the way the management is," Shoaib Akhtar said in a video posted on X. India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy: …

2 months, 1 week ago

WATCH | Arshdeep Singh castles Ruturaj Gaikwad in brilliant spell as he auditions for Champions Trophy

India TV News

Arshdeep Singh unleashed his skills as he made the ball talk in Punjab's quarterfinal clash in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Maharashtra on Saturday, January 11. After beating an outside edge and bottling his cut shot attempt, Arshdeep bowled one ball that moved away a little that squared Gaikwad and hit the off stump. Watch Arshdeep's brilliant opening spell: While …

4 months, 1 week ago

'Pakistan Kyun Nahi Aa Rahe Aap?' | WATCH Pak Fan's Wholesome Interaction With Suryakumar Yadav

ABP News

Indian Cricket Team T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav's latest interaction with a Pakistani fan is making waves all over the social media, as the video has gone viral. In the video, the Pakistan fan can be heard asking the flamboyant batsman 'Aap Pakistan kyun nahi aa rahe ho' To this, SKY had a very interesting reply, as he said that 'Humaare …

9 months, 1 week ago

IND vs PAK: Delhi Police joins meme fest with ‘broken television’ post to tease Pakistan fans after loss against India

Live Mint

Ind vs Pak T20 World Cup 2024: Maintaining their lead against Pakistan, team India won Sunday's T20 World Cup match against their arch-rival by six runs. Recently, the Delhi Police Department also joined the trend and shared a celebratory post with a quirky message for the New York Police Department. In its latest post on social media platform X, the …

1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan files complaint with ICC over ‘inappropriate crowd behaviour’ during World Cup match vs India

The Independent

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1 year, 5 months ago

Indians slam ‘unapologetic Islamophobia’ aimed at Pakistan’s cricket team

Al Jazeera

It started with deafening boos when Pakistan captain Babar Azam took his turn to speak after the toss in the middle of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and carried on long after India had inflicted another heavy loss on their neighbours in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Indian sports writer Karthik Krishnawamy termed the crowd’s behaviour “unapologetic Islamophobia” and …

1 year, 6 months ago

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi clash in dressing room after Pakistan's exit from Asia Cup: Reports

India TV News

Pakistani cricket team suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Sri Lanka in their last Super 4 match which also ended their Asia Cup 2023 campaign on September 14. After a heavy 228-run defeat against India, Babar Azam-led side failed to defend 252 runs against Sri Lanka with the latter recording a two-wicket win to reach the final of the tournament at …

1 year, 6 months ago

'Just to refresh his memory...' - Shahid Afridi slams Jay Shah over latter's statement on security in Pakistan

India TV News

Shahid Afridi has slammed BCCI secretary Jay Shah for his statement regarding the security situation prevailing in Pakistan. Just to refresh his memory, Pakistan has hosted the following foreign players/teams in the past six years: 2017 – ICC World XI & SL 2018 – WI 2019 – WI, BD & SL 2020 – BD, PSL, MCC & Zim 2021 – …

1 year, 7 months ago

India vs Ireland 1st T20I Highlights Arshdeep Singh Trolled Mercilessly For Below-Par Death Bowling 1st T20I

ABP News

Punjab-born cricketer Arshdeep Singh is facing heavy criticism from fans for his below-par figures in the 20th over. Check below some viral memes as fans troll Arshdeep Singh for his below-par bowling in the 20th over of IND vs IRE 1st T20I arshdeep has become absolute trash getting smashed by no 8 of a associate team😮‍💨🤧🤧🤧🤢🤢🤢 — Kawal7828 August 18, …

1 year, 7 months ago

Irfan Pathan goes ballistic as Pakistan fans mock ex-India star over viral tweet after Emerging Teams Asia Cup final

Hindustan Times

From Pakistan skipper Babar Azam to legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, several celebrated figures of the Pakistani cricket fraternity shared special messages for the Pakistan A side after the Green Army outclassed India A in the recently concluded final of the Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday. Irfan Pathan has reacted after the ex-India star was mocked by Pakistani …

1 year, 10 months ago

PBKS should explain why Arshdeep has been marginalised: Aakash Chopra fumes after Punjab lose to DC

India Today

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has been left fuming with pacer Arshdeep Singh's use by Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals. "Arshdeep started this tournament with being in the race for the purple capâæhe’s not bowling with the new ball anymore. Arshdeep started this tournament with being in the race for the purple capâæhe’s not bowling with the new ball anymore. …

1 year, 10 months ago

IPL 2023: Arshdeep Singh’s death over heroics the difference as PBKS defeat MI in a high-scoring thriller

Firstpost

In a game that saw both teams score above 200 at the batter’s paradise that is the Wankhede Stadium, it was ultimately one sensational death-bowling spell that proved to the difference. IPL 2023: Full coverage | Points table | Schedule | Results | Orange Cap | Purple Cap Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh emerged the hero as Punjab Kings won a …

2 years, 4 months ago

It's called Karma: Mohammed Shami reacts to Shoaib Akhtar's 'heartbreak' after Pakistan lose T20 World Cup final

India Today

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami took to social media to take a dig at former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar, who was left heartbroken after Pakistan lost the T20 World Cup 2022 Final. Not many were able to understand the context of Shami's response but a few pointed out a throwback video in which Akhtar had questioned Shami's selection to the …

2 years, 5 months ago

India vs South Africa: Arshdeep Singh takes three wickets in over & Twitter is loaded with memes!

India TV News

India vs South Africa: Arshdeep Singh's three-wicket haul followed by Suryakumar Yadav's 50* and KL Rahul's unbeaten knock of 51 helped India defeat South Africa by eight wickets in the first match of the three-match T20I series here at Greenfield International Stadium on Wednesday. Singh took the crucial wickets of Quinton de Kock, Rilee Rossouw, and David Miller, and on …

2 years, 6 months ago

Alt News' Md Zubair tries to defend himself after FIR, had amplified 'Khalistani' comments against Arshdeep Singh

Op India

On September 7, Alt News’ co-founder and alleged fact-checker Mohammed Zubair published a long thread to counter the FIR registered against him by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa for propagating that Indians called Indian Cricketer Arshdeep Singh a ‘Khalistani’. Source: Twitter Sinha had pointed out that Kings XI Punjab’s official handle was cheering for the Pakistani team, but …

2 years, 6 months ago

IND vs SL: Netizens wish Arshdeep Singh had played under MS Dhoni after India lost to Sri Lanka

India TV News

IND vs SL: Arshdeep Singh was brutally trolled and abused on social media after the India bowler dropped a catch in a crucial match against Pakistan. Marvelous job under pressure by Arshdeep but Rohit's clueless captaincy and lack of zeal to win nail biting games caused us dearly," opined a user on Twitter. Praising Arshdeep a user tweeted, "Arshdeep Singh …

2 years, 6 months ago

This video edit of Arshdeep Singh's drop catch against Pakistan is cracking up netizens | WATCH

India TV News

This video edit of Arshdeep Singh's drop catch against Pakistan is cracking up netizens | WATCH Arshdeep Singh's drop catch in the Super 4 match against arch-rivals Pakistan has become meme material on social media. Pakistani Twitter user trolls Arshdeep for drop catch Arshdeep dropped a crucial catch in a thrilling Super 4 Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan …

2 years, 6 months ago

Wikipedia restricts page of Indian cricketer who dropped catch against Pakistan amid torrent of abuse

The Independent

Wikipedia has restricted the page of Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh after users vandalised his page and linked him to a Sikh separatist movement for dropping a catch against rival Pakistan in a match. Singh’s Wikipedia page was edited by an unregistered user who replaced the word “India” with “Khalistan” across the article and changed his name to “Major Arshdeep Singh …

2 years, 6 months ago

A dropped catch not the end of the world: Wasim Akram says Arshdeep Singh future of Indian cricket

India Today

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said on Tuesday that he sees a great future for Arshdeep Singh in Indian cricket, lauding the manner in which the young pacer handled pressure in the Asia Cup 2022 match against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, September 4. Speaking in the lead-up to India's second Super 4 match against Sri Lanka, Wasim Akram said …

2 years, 6 months ago

Weeks after Alt news co-founder got out on bail, #ArrestZubair trends again on Twitter; here’s why

Firstpost

Zubair was arrested by the Delhi Police on 27 June under charges of hurting religious sentiments through one of his tweets. He was released after 24 days New Delhi: Former BJP MLA Manjinder Singh has filed a written complaint with the Delhi police commissioner against the Alt news cofounder Mohammad Zubair alleging he fueled the hate campaign against Indian Cricketer …

2 years, 6 months ago

Arshdeep Singh's parents react to his trolling after he dropped a catch in India-Pakistan match

Op India

On September 4, India lost a match to Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup by 5 wickets. Speaking to news agency ANI, Arshdeep’s father, Darshan Singh, who has served with the CISF, said, “We went to watch the match. We should not take it negatively and use it to improve our game.” The reporter repeatedly questioned him on his views …

2 years, 6 months ago

Arshdeep Singh 'trolled': Anatomy of a dropped catch and a hate campaign

India Today

Did Pakistan-based state- The campaign against Singh was not limited to Twitter as his Wikipedia page was also edited. Word cloud of changing conversation around Arshdeep Singh’s Twitter handle. Sample of tweets from ‘#INDvsPAK2022 + Khalistan’ campaign The initial conversation was also driven by Pakistan-based information operators, many of them had mentioned their location in Pakistan. The IP address used …

2 years, 6 months ago

Arshdeep Singh 'trolled': Anatomy of a dropped catch and a hate campaign

India Today

2 years, 6 months ago

Arshdeep called ‘Khalistani’ after India’s loss to Pakistan

Al Jazeera

Arshdeep Singh became the latest cricketer to have hate-filled tweets directed at him after India’s loss to Pakistan. As Pakistan completed a narrow, thrilling win over India in the Asia Cup Super Four match at Dubai cricket stadium, a certain section of Indian fans launched a flurry of hate-filled, racist tweets directed at their fast bowler Arshdeep Singh. Soon after, …

2 years, 6 months ago

Arshdeep Singh row | Cannot allow deliberate efforts to incitement: IT Minister to Wikipedia

The Hindu

The Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday slammed Wikipedia for allowing “deliberate efforts to incitement” after cricketer Arshdeep Singh’s page on the platform was edited to link him to the Khalistani movement. “No intermediary operating in India can permit this type of misinformation and deliberate efforts to incitement and #userharm - violates our …

2 years, 6 months ago

Punjab leaders back Arshdeep trolled for dropping catch in India-Pakistan match

The Hindu

Several Punjab leaders including Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh, who is a former cricketer, on September 5 came out in support of fast bowler Arshdeep Singh who was brutally trolled on social media for dropping a catch in an India-Pakistan match in Dubai. Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer spoke to Arshdeep's mother Baljit Kaur over the phone and told …

2 years, 6 months ago

Arshdeep Singh is latest victim of nexus of Pakistani 5th generation warfare machinery

Firstpost

The well-orchestrated and thought-out plan was simple: to create a communal chasm between Sikhs and Hindus. The ploy is one of the better known in ISI’s quiver New Delhi: Indian cricket team bowler Arshdeep Singh became the latest victim of the sinister nexus between Pakistani fifth generation warfare machinery, their Indian associates aligned with Pakistani cause and a section of …

2 years, 6 months ago

Police complaint filed against Alt News’ Mohammed Zubair over working in tandem with Pakistan to build “Khalistan” narrative

Op India

BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday said that a police complaint has been filed against Alt News’ Mohammed Zubair for allegedly working in tandem with Pakistan agencies and setting a ‘Khalistan’ narrative against cricketer Arshdeep Singh over India vs Pakistan match. He was a part of planned conspiracy agnst Sikhs pic.twitter.com/wtQAdr8May — Manjinder Singh Sirsa September 5, 2022 In …

2 years, 6 months ago

Arshdeep Singh's Wikipedia page edited with mentions of Khalistan, Govt summons company's officials

India TV News

Arshdeep Singh: India lost to Pakistan on Sunday in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 tournament. However, post the match, India's young left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been surrounded in a controversy for dropping a crucial catch of Pakistan batsman Asif Ali. It was found that Arshdeep Singh's Wikipedia page was edited to deliberately defame the Indian cricketer. Meanwhile, the cricketing …

2 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan link in tampering of cricketer Arshdeep Singh's Wikipedia page

India Today

The IP address that was used to edit Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh’s Wikipedia page was the same IP address that edited out references to Pakistani military and Parvez Musharaf. The IP address was used yesterday to insert the Khalistani reference into Arshdeep's Wikipedia page. Earlier today, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology summoned Wikipedia executives in India to seek …

2 years, 6 months ago

Centre summons Wikipedia executives over fake information on cricketer Arshdeep Singh's page

India Today

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has summoned Wikipedia executives in India to seek an explanation on how Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh’s Wikipedia page entry was changed to reflect Khalistan association. Changes in the page could lead to law and order situations for Arshdeep Singh's family, ministry sources said. Following this, the Wikipedia page entries read that Singh had …

2 years, 6 months ago

Ind vs Pak: Pakistani bots pretending to be Indians abuse Arshdeep as 'Khalistani' on Twitter

Op India

On September 4, India lost a match to Pakistan in Asia Cup by five wickets in Dubai in a neck-to-neck finish. Interestingly, this ‘Arshdeep getting hate for dropping catch’ conspiracy was started and amplified by none other than Alt News cofounder Mohammed Zubair from India side. Twitter user Anshul Saxena pointed out that Pakistani handles were also running propaganda to …

2 years, 6 months ago

IND vs PAK: Arshdeep Singh gets support from cricket fans amidst memes & abusive trolling during Asia Cup 2022

India TV News

IND vs Pak: Arshdeep Singh caught more attention than he expected during the Asia Cup 2022 when he dropped that fateful catch during India vs Pakistan match. Arshdeep Singh brutally trolled an abused on social media After Arshdeep dropped the catch, Indian fans watching the match thronged Twitter sharing memes, trolling and abusing the cricketer. However, there were also many …

2 years, 6 months ago

Asia Cup: Arshdeep Singh's parents open up about entire situation, share heartfelt message; Watch video

India TV News

India bowler Arshdeep Singh is being the topic of constant discussion after dropping a catch in the Super-4 match of the Asia Cup against Pakistan on Sunday. Arshdeep Singh's parents won everyone's hearts while talking to ANI. The match was pretty nice," Arshdeep's father Darshan Singh said. In this video, Arshdeep's father said, "It is a game in which one …

2 years, 6 months ago

Asia Cup 2022 Super 4: Pakistan beats India by five wickets in thriller

The Hindu

Pakistan overcame a few tense moments to record a five-wicket win over India in their Asia Cup Super 4 contest at Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. A 73-run third-wicket stand between Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Nawaz put Pakistan on the right track. The very next ball, Asif lobbed the simplest catch to short third-man fielder Arshdeep Singh, who …

2 years, 6 months ago

India vs Pakistan: Funny matchup off the field, fans trigger memefest ahead of Asia Cup 2022

India TV News

It’s India vs Pakistan! On Sunday, hitman Rohit Sharma’s India and Babar Azam-led Pakistan will lock horns in Asia Cup 2022. India will be looking forward to starting off their title defence with a bang and avenging their loss during the last meeting at ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Take a look India will start its Asia Cup title defence …

2 years, 6 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: Analysis of Pakistan and their chances in the Asia Cup

India TV News

Highlights Babar Azam-led Pakistan is the third ranked T20I team Pakistan defeated India in the ICC T20I World Cup by a margin of 10 wickets Pakistan will face arch-rivals India on August 28, 2022 at the Dubai International Stadium IND vs PAK: The third-ranked T20I team of the world, team Pakistan under the leadership of Babar Azam had had an …

2 years, 7 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: India and Pakistan lose pace spearheads to injury woes, marquee clash balanced perfectly

India TV News

Highlights India to face Pakistan on August 28, 2022 in Asia Cup Shaheen Afridi will miss Asia Cup due to knee injury Jasprit Bumrah has sustained a back injury and will miss the Asia Cup IND vs PAK: We are exactly a week away from one of the most anticipated matches in cricketing history, the clash of blue and green, …

2 years, 7 months ago

Watch: Shaheen Afridi's 'yaar, bas kya karein' reaction to fans goes viral after being ruled out of Asia Cup 2022

Hindustan Times

On Saturday, Pakistan received a major setback as their star pacer Shaheen Afridi was ruled out with an injury. Shaheen had already remained absent from the side's ODI squad for the Netherlands tour, and Pakistan's vice-captain on the tour Shadab Khan confirmed earlier on Saturday that the pacer will remain absent for 4-6 weeks. The press release from Pakistan Cricket …

2 years, 7 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: Shaheen Shah Afridi ruled out of tournament, shares heartfelt message

India TV News

Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi is set to miss the upcoming Asia Cup. Afridi suffered from a right knee ligament injury while fielding during the last month's Test match against Sri Lanka. I have spoken with Shaheen and he is understandably upset with the news, but he is a brave young man who has vowed to come back strongly to serve his …

3 years, 4 months ago

T20 World Cup: Targeting someone for his or her faith is unpardonable - Mohammad Kaif on trolls against Shami

India Today

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif once again spoke out in support of fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who was subjected to online trolls, abuses and threats on social media after the national team's crushing defeat against Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 on October 24. Kaif said targeting Shami for his faith and asking him to leave the country …

3 years, 4 months ago

Pakistani journalist brings in Sikh religion to insult Harbhajan Singh

Op India

Former Indian cricketer Harbajan Singh has released a YouTube video on his official channel to put an end to his ugly Twitter banter with Pakistani player Mohammad Amir. Koi nahi hota hai end of the day it’s a game of cricket as u rightly said 🤣 https://t.co/XqSnWhg9t3 pic.twitter.com/4IuWpPOpF1 — Harbhajan Turbanator October 26, 2021 Taking the juvenile banter further, Amir …

3 years, 4 months ago

India Vs Pak match row: Sedition charges against those celebrating Pakistan’s victory, says Yogi Adityanath

India TV News

India Vs Pak match row: Sedition charges against those celebrating Pakistan’s victory, says Yogi Adityanath Uttar Pradesh Police has booked seven people in a total of five districts and taken five people in custody for allegedly raising Pro-Pak slogans or celebrating Pakistan's victory over India in the T20 Cricket World Cup. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered the …

3 years, 4 months ago

UP: 7 booked for raising pro-Pakistan slogans after India's defeat in ICC T20 World Cup match

India TV News

The Uttar Pradesh police have booked 7 people in 5 districts and taken 4 people in custody for allegedly raising pro-Pakistan slogans or celebrating Pakistan's victory over India in the T20 Cricket World Cup match that took place on October 24. Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets in the high-voltage match at the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup on …

3 years, 4 months ago

Love pours for Mohammed Shami after trolls target him over performance versus Pakistan

India Today

The much-anticipated India-Pakistan match was over. India captain Virat Kohli congratulated Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam on Sunday T20 World Cup 2021: Full Coverage Captain Virat Kohli did not shy away from conceding that Pakistan "outplayed" India and gave credit to the Men in Green. — Virender Sehwag October 25, 2021 World Cup-winning off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal …

3 years, 4 months ago

Kashmiris beaten, Shami abused after India loses to Pakistan

Al Jazeera

Kashmiri students assaulted and bowler Mohammed Shami faced online abuse after Pakistan’s win at T20 World Cup in Dubai. Even Mohammed Shami, a Muslim member of India’s playing-XI, was abused on social media following the loss, despite captain Virat Kohli acknowledging his side had been “outplayed” by Pakistan. ‘I feel unsafe’ Muzamil, a Kashmiri studying in a college in Mohali …

3 years, 4 months ago

Twitter explodes with memes ahead of India vs Pakistan at T20 World Cup

Op India

Ahead of the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan that is scheduled to take place on Sunday, social media is abuzz with memes. One Devi Prasad Rao tweeted a picture of a TV set, caged using iron grills, to prevent any damage to it in the aftermath of India Vs Pakistan match. Tomorrow After loosing the match to …

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