Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has expressed his support to young India seamer Arshdeep Singh, who faced a lot of vile abuse and trolling on social media following the defeat to Pakistan in the Super-4 clash on Sunday (September 4) in Asia Cup 2022.

Arshdeep dropped a simple chance offered by Pakistan's Asif Ali on the very first ball he faced from Ravi Bishnoi, and that proved to a crucial turning point in the match as Asif struck 16 in 8 balls before Arshdeep dismissed him in the final over. Pakistan clinched a 5-wicket win on the penultimate ball of the match to avenge their loss to India in the group stage of the tournament.

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Since the over the top of reaction to the drop by Arshdeep by fans and trolls, many former cricketers and star batter Virat Kohli have backed the youngster to put the setback behind him and continue performing well for the country as he has done in his short international career till now.

The latest to join the list was Sachin Tendulkar, as he wrote on Twitter, “Every athlete representing the country gives their best and plays for the nation always. They need our constant support & remember, that in sports you win some & you lose some. Let's keep cricket or any other sport free from personal attacks. @arshdeepsinghh keep working hard.. and give the best reply by performing on the field. I am keenly following you. My best wishes”

Arshdeep is likely to be back in action this evening as India take on Sri Lanka in a must-win clash for them to stay in contention for a spot in the final.