Yograj Singh Uses Pakistan Reference to SLAM Body-Shaming of Rohit Sharma Ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 S/F vs Australia

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed body-shamed India captain Rohit Sharma unnecessarily after the team beat New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday. She reckoned Rohit was not an able leader and raised questioned on his place in the side as well. Following this remark from the Congress spokesperson, trolls followed as fans slammed her and her statement. 

Fans questioned the timing of the statement as India was on a winning streak in Dubai and there was no need to make a remark of such magnitude.  Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj is the latest to respond to Congress spokesperson's remark. Claiming that sportspersons deserve more respect in the country, Yograj said such things happen in Pakistan, but not in India. 

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‘Person should be ashamed’ 

"Indian cricketers, people and the land are more dear to me than my own life. If someone in the political system makes such a statement about a player who has brought pride to our nation, that person should be ashamed," Yograj Singh told news agency ANI.

"They have no right to stay in our nation. Cricket is our religion; we lost against New Zealand and Australia, and a lot of things were said about Rohit and Virat. We stood up for them. I feel so sad," he added.

"These things happen in Pakistan. Their former star player said, 'Who will eat so many bananas?' (Taking a jibe at Wasim Akram). Action should be taken. This should not be tolerated," said Yograj.

"If I were the prime minister, I would have said, Pack your bags and leave the country," he added.

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Ind vs Aus CT 25 S/F

Team India take on Australia in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 in a high-voltage clash. 

Both sides are modern-day cricketing giants and hence it promises to be nothing short of a humdinger.