In a latest controversy, Indian cricket staff captain Rohit Sharma was subjected to physique shaming by Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed. The feedback, which have been posted on social media platform X (previously Twitter), sparked widespread outrage and drew a powerful response from the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Background of the incident
Mohamed’s now-deleted submit described Rohit as “fats for a sportsman” and labeled him the “most unimpressive captain India has ever had.” The feedback have been made throughout the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the place India are competing and have certified for the semifinals. Rohit, recognized for his distinctive cricketing expertise and management, has been instrumental in India’s success within the event.
BCCI’s response
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia condemned Mohamed’s remarks, calling them “very unlucky.” Saikia emphasised that such feedback are usually not solely derogatory however can even have a demoralizing impact on gamers, particularly throughout essential tournaments just like the Champions Trophy. He expressed concern that these statements may influence the staff’s morale and efficiency.
“Very unlucky for a accountable particular person to go such a trivial remark when the staff is in the course of such a vital ICC event. It might have demoralizing impact on a person or the staff. All of the gamers are performing to their highest potential and outcomes are seen. I hope people will desist from making such derogatory statements for private publicity sake,” Saikia was quoted as saying to NDTV.
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Response from political circles
The Bharatiya Janata Social gathering (BJP) criticized the Congress social gathering over Mohamed’s feedback, drawing parallels with their electoral efficiency underneath Rahul Gandhi’s management. The BJP identified that whereas Rohit has led India to important victories, the Congress has confronted electoral setbacks.
“Congress spokesperson body-shaming @ImRo45 – The sheer audacity! This is similar Congress that humiliated athletes for many years, denied them recognition, and now dares to mock a cricketing legend? The social gathering that thrives on nepotism is lecturing a self-made champion? “Rohit Sharma is a World Cup-winning captain. Your chief, @RahulGandhi can’t even captain his personal social gathering with out crashing it into the bottom,” wrote BJP politician Radhika Khera on X.
Congress spokesperson body-shaming @ImRo45 – The sheer audacity!
This is similar Congress that humiliated athletes for many years, denied them recognition, and now dares to mock a cricketing legend? The social gathering that thrives on nepotism is lecturing a self-made champion?
Rohit… pic.twitter.com/mbreaKLT3a
— Radhika Khera (@Radhika_Khera) March 2, 2025