IND vs AUS: "Dumb Gautam Gambhir was benching him" - Fans attack India head coach as Arshdeep Singh shines with ball in Hobart

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Published at :November 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM

Modified at :November 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM

(Courtesy : BCCI)

Arshdeep Singh picked three wickets in the third T20I against Australia.

Indian Cricket Team fast bowler Arshdeep Singh made a strong comeback with the ball in the ongoing third T20I against the Australian Cricket Team. The game between the two teams is taking place at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Sunday, November 2.

Arshdeep Singh, who was dropped from the Indian side for the first two T20Is, was back in the XI after there was severe criticism from the fans and experts. The pacer replaced Harshit Rana in the side and made an immediate impact.

In the very first over that he bowled, he removed dangerous Travis Head for just six. Then in his second over, Arshdeep Singh removed Josh Inglis for just one, taking India off to a flying start with the ball, which they lacked in the second game in Melbourne.

Arshdeep Singh, Asia Cup 2025 — Arshdeep Singh. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Arshdeep Singh then oozed his class with the ball in the death as he bowled tight lines and lengths. He also removed Marcus Stoinis, who was going great guns, to return with the figures of 3/35 in the four overs that he bowled, having an economy of 8.8.

Along with him, Varun Chakravarthy was the star with the ball. The mystery spinner bagged two wickets as India restricted Australia to 186/6. For Australia, Tim David (74) and Marcus Stoinis (64).

Fans on X react as Arshdeep Singh shines with the ball on his comeback after getting dropped for the first two games

As Arshdeep Singh shone with the ball in the third T20I after getting dropped for the first and second game, fans on X (formerly Twitter) reacted to it. They lashed out at head coach Gautam Gambhir for dropping him in the first two games and gave some angry reactions. Here are some of them:

Dear Guys on Twitter, your voice matters.Today, Gautam Gambhir was forced to change the playing XI, and he picked the exact team we have all been discussing here. Our voices and even our trolls reach them.Now, the one change India needs is bringing in Yashasvi Jaiswal for… pic.twitter.com/c4iTBD1D8a
— Selfless⁴⁵ (@SelflessCricket) November 2, 2025

Took wicket with the new ballTook wicket in death overs Gave only 35 runs No batting depth drama and excuses can defend the decision of leaving Arshdeep Singh out of XI pic.twitter.com/48YHCZjLIw
— Riseup Pant (@riseup_pant17) November 2, 2025

Maturity is when you realise…Arshdeep Singh is more important bowler for India than Jasprit Bumrah nowadays 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/K81s48AKHI
— 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 (@lmHydro45) November 2, 2025

🏏 ARSHDEEP SINGH REJOINS THE TEAM AND MAKES AN INSTANT IMPACT 🏏Takes 2 wickets in 9 balls!#INDvsAUS
— Joginder Tuteja (@Tutejajoginder) November 2, 2025

Harshit Rana became all format bowler for India, played tests as well as CT2025 but Arshdeep Singh is yet to debut in tests & yet to play an ODI in ICC tournament.Gambhir & Agarkar has turned our team into a joke. I won't be surprised Gambhir drop Arsh again in ODI/T20I.
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) November 2, 2025

2 overs, 11 runs, 2 wickets, that’s exactly what a top-tier T20 bowler does. How he was ever dropped still feels like a mystery. What a comeback, Arshdeep Singh. 👏 pic.twitter.com/iZCqn1rIsU
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) November 2, 2025

Arshdeep Singh 🗿✍️ pic.twitter.com/dKHY2sfZMi
— ADITYA 🇮🇳 (@troller_Adi18) November 2, 2025

Gautam Gambhir appreciating Arshdeep Singh for his spell pic.twitter.com/xwXht7exif
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 2, 2025

Just a reminder, dumb Gautam Gambhir was benching Arshdeep Singh from T20Is on consistent basis to make way for his KKR Parchi Harshit Rana.Imagine not playing him on spicey deck of MCG, how tf he became coach of international team🤡🤡 pic.twitter.com/yggqfL0M5h
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) November 2, 2025

This mf bench Arshdeep Singh for Two matches and bro Came back with back back wickets biggest slap for Goutam Gambhir 😂.#AUSvsIND pic.twitter.com/R7q4sny4A6
— Niroy⁴⁵🐐 (@Niroy45) November 2, 2025

Arshdeep Singh was dropped from the T20i team even after consistently performing. Today he made a comeback and picked 3/34 in 4 overs. 👌👏 pic.twitter.com/LdTpzMtHe7
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 2, 2025

Sorry Arshdeep Singh 🥲 pic.twitter.com/b0tNRX22gZ
— Sports Wala (@sp0rtswala) November 2, 2025

Arshdeep Singh 😎#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/SzaeBcNT2Y
— Gagan🇮🇳 (@1no_aalsi_) November 2, 2025

Arshdeep Singh got dropped due to politics despite giving performance consistently.Today again he proved himself by taking 3/34 in 4 overs. 👏Arshdeep singh deserves every bit of success 🤍 pic.twitter.com/zqMWXNKmK3
— 𝐒𝐮𝐣𝐚𝐥 (@HeroicRohit) November 2, 2025

Hello Gautam Gambhir, this is Arshdeep Singh for you.Best Indian bowler in T20Is. 🗿 pic.twitter.com/uzsggFwQ8i
— Selfless⁴⁵ (@SelflessCricket) November 2, 2025

Arshdeep Singh Rn 🥵 pic.twitter.com/bp4HKMgozS
— theboysthing (@theboysthing07) November 2, 2025

How many wickets did Arshdeep Singh take in the third AUS vs IND T20I?

Arshdeep Singh took three wickets in the third AUS vs IND T20I.

Who is leading the AUS vs IND T20I series?

Australia are 1-0 ahead in the five-match T20I series.

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Ankitjit Singh

Ankitjit Singh is a dedicated sports journalist whose childhood dream was to play cricket—now, he serves the game through his work. With over three years of experience in reporting, writing, and editing, he brings deep insight to his coverage. A journalism graduate from Delhi University, Ankitjit’s passion for cricket took root during his college days and continues to drive his career.