A viral Snapchat clip shows Abhishek declaring Arshdeep requires dual wicketkeepers: a standard one and an extra to snag those drifting balls. When Arshdeep probes why, Abhishek explains one for the stumps, the other for wides. Laughing it off, Arshdeep turns to Sanju Samson, joking about using their two available keepers.

This stems from Arshdeep’s semi-final performance—five wides, 51 runs off four overs, one scalp. His stats in T20Is boast the dubious record of seven wides in one over versus South Africa last December. In the tournament, he’s nabbed nine wickets across seven matches with a pricey 8.53 economy, notably hammered for 43 by West Indies in Super-8s.

Abhishek hasn’t fared much better with the willow, scoring 89 runs in seven outings and just nine against England. Yet, such moments humanize the stars, blending pressure with playfulness.

The final showdown with New Zealand awaits on March 8 in Ahmedabad. Will Arshdeep tighten his line, or fuel more memes? India’s campaign rolls on, fueled by talent and team bonding.