Punjab Kings seamer Arshdeep Singh has come under fire for making a racially charged remark towards Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Verma during a light-hearted exchange before their IPL 2026 match in Dharamshala. Singh's comment, 'Oi andhere, sunscreen lagaaya?' was perceived as mocking and drew significant criticism on social media, with users expressing concern over the implications of such humor. Many pointed out that this behavior could lead to serious consequences, referencing previous instances where similar comments have backfired on public figures. Critics noted that Singh, despite his achievements with the Indian national team, should refrain from making such remarks. In the match, Punjab Kings set a target of 200 runs, with Prabhsimran Singh scoring a half-century and Azmatullah Omarzai contributing a quick 37 runs. Despite a strong start, MI's Shardul Thakur took four wickets, putting pressure on PBKS's innings.