Rohit Sharma Row: Congress Fat-Shames Indian Skipper, Hits Clumsy Delete Button In Act Of Self-Defence After Huge Backlash
National Spokesperson of the Indian National Congress Party Shama Mohamed fat-shamed Rohit Sharma and also questioned his credentials as the Indian captain
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The Congress Party is in the news once again due to its unthinking and shameful social media post on Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Spokesperson of the Indian National Congress Shama Mohamed publicly criticized Rohit Sharma for his fitness. Shama went to the extent of calling the Indian skipper fat. The post drew a strong backlash and rightfully so and it left the Indian National Congress red-faced. The Congress party had to intervene and they reportedly asked Shama to take down the post and the order was followed quickly
Shama Mohamed shared the post on March 2, 2025 during the India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy group stage game. 'Rohit Sharma is fat for a sportsman! Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had', Shama's post read.
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Shama Mohamed Defends Shameful Remarks
What has been more baffling is the fact that the spokesperson has defended her comments and she feels that it was generic in nature. She also went to extent of questioning India's democracy and freedom of speech. Shama's comments have surely left the Congress party embarrassed and as always, they are in a dire need to set things right, but this time that damage is way too big.
The INC spokesperson also questioned Rohit Sharma's credentials as the captain of the Indian cricket team and compared him to the likes of MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli. The Congress party has now distanced itself from Ms. Mohamed's remarks, including the post that started the entire controversy.
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Rohit Sharma's Record As The Indian Captain
Rohit Sharma will go down as one of the most successful Indian captains of all time. Rohit Sharma is the only Indian skipper after MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev to have won a World Cup. Rohit Sharma also led the Indian team in the WTC 2023 Final and the ODI World Cup final. India now take on Australia in the semi-finals of Champions Trophy 2025 and they are still unbeaten in the tournament.
Published By : Jishu Bhattacharya
Published On: 3 March 2025 at 12:53 IST