India’s triumphant march to the T20 World Cup 2026 final has been the talk of the town, but it’s the light-hearted moments off the field that’s capturing hearts. After a thrilling seven-run victory over England in the second semi-final at Wankhede Stadium, team bus vibes turned comical thanks to Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav led the charge as India secured back-to-back final berths. But amid the celebrations, Abhishek couldn’t resist poking fun at Arshdeep’s notorious wide-ball tendencies. In a Snapchat video shared by Arshdeep, Abhishek quipped that the pacer needs not one, but two wicketkeepers—one behind the stumps and another to collect his errant deliveries.
Arshdeep, playing along, cheekily asked Sanju Samson if they should deploy a second keeper, adding, ‘We’ve got two wicketkeepers anyway.’ The banter stems from Arshdeep’s semi-final spell where he bowled five wides, conceding 51 runs in four overs for just one wicket. His T20I record includes the unwanted feat of seven wides in a single over against South Africa in December 2025.
Arshdeep’s tournament hasn’t been stellar, with nine wickets from seven games at an economy of 8.53. He was expensive against West Indies in the Super-8s too, leaking 43 runs. Abhishek’s bat has been equally quiet, managing 89 runs in seven innings, including a mere nine in the semi-final.
As India gears up for the final against New Zealand on March 8 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, these fun interactions remind fans that cricket is as much about camaraderie as competition. The team’s spirit remains sky-high, promising more excitement ahead.