The controversy exploded after a viral video showed the Indian pacer making remarks about his national teammate Tilak Varma during a casual interaction ahead of the IPL 2026 clash between the Punjab Kings and the Mumbai Indians in Dharamshala on May 14.
The backlash became even bigger after Sivaramakrishnan threatened to expose former cricketers if the BCCI seriously investigates racial abuse cases in Indian cricket.
In the viral video, Tilak can be seen walking past Arshdeep, who was sitting alongside Mumbai Indians youngster Naman Dhir, possibly at the team hotel in Dharamshala. During the interaction, Arshdeep started teasing Tilak over his complexion and continued joking.
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Arshdeep then further teased the MI star by telling him to apply sunscreen so he would not get darker. Tilak tried to take the comments lightly and replied by saying he uses Foxtale's sunscreen.
As soon as the clip went viral online, several fans slammed Arshdeep heavily and called his comments insensitive. Some users even demanded strict punishment against the PBKS fast bowler, saying such racial abuse should not be normalized in modern cricket.
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The well-known commentator shared the viral clip on his X handle and wrote, "I told you guys. Tilak can’t say anything now as he is in the early part of his career. But the BCCI, with this proof, can take action. If BCCI takes action, I will name people who racially abused me if BCCI takes action against them.”
— Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (@LaxmanSivarama1) May 15, 2026
If BCCI takes action, I will name people who racially abused me if BCCI will take action against them
— Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (@LaxmanSivarama1) May 15, 2026Nobody believed me. Everyone mocked and trolled me. Arshdeep should be banned this season and should be paid on a pro rata basis. The players today should be hit where it hurts the most. I am sure I would be trolled again.
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