Shama Mohamed Congratulates Workforce India, Lauds Virat Kohli In Champions Trophy Put up Amid Rohit Sharma Row – News18
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Mohamed stoked a large row, calling Rohit Sharma “chubby” and “essentially the most unimpressive captain India has ever had”. Later, her get together Congress advised her to take away the controversial put up after backlash
Congress chief sparks row with “fats” comment on Rohit Sharma (PTI Picture)
Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed, who made headlines for fat-shaming Indian males’s cricket workforce Rohit Sharma, on Tuesday congratulated the Males in Blue for coming into into the ICC Champions Trophy’s remaining.
The Congress chief praised ODI cricket legend Virat Kohli for the match-winning 84 runs within the knock-out match in opposition to Australia.
She mentioned that she may be very comfortable as we speak that India has gained the semi-final match in opposition to Australia underneath the captaincy of Rohit Sharma
#WATCH | Delhi: On workforce India’s victory in opposition to Australia within the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy, Congress chief Shama Mohamed says, “I’m very comfortable as we speak that India has gained the semi-final match in opposition to Australia underneath the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. I congratulate Virat… pic.twitter.com/UbRi2k3lqs— ANI (@ANI) March 4, 2025
“Congratulations to #TeamIndia for his or her spectacular victory in opposition to Australia within the semifinals of the Champions Trophy 2025. A giant shout out to @imVkohli for scoring 84 and to be the primary participant to attain 1000 runs in ICC knock out tournaments!” she wrote within the put up on X.
Congratulations to #TeamIndia for his or her spectacular victory in opposition to Australia within the semifinals of the Champions Trophy 2025. A giant shout out to @imVkohli for scoring 84 and to be the primary participant to attain 1000 runs in ICC knock out tournaments !— Dr. Shama Mohamed (@drshamamohd) March 4, 2025
Virat Kohli top-scored with 84 as India entered the ultimate of the Champions Trophy with a four-wicket win over Australia. Batting first, Australia had been bowled out for 264 in 49.3 overs and India chased it down with 11 balls to spare.
‘Virat Kohli Performs British Sport’: Congress Chief Shama Mohamed’s Put up Resurfaces Amid Rohit Sharma Row
Mohamed stoked a large row, calling Rohit Sharma “chubby” and “essentially the most unimpressive captain India has ever had”. Later, her get together Congress advised her to take away the controversial put up after backlash.
“Rohit Sharma is fats for a sportsman! Must shed extra pounds! And naturally essentially the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had!” she wrote within the now-deleted X put up.
Later, she clarified that it was only a generic tweet concerning the health of a sportsperson. “It isn’t physique shaming. It’s concerning the health of a sportsperson. I at all times consider a sports activities individual must be match. So, I felt he’s a bit chubby, so I tweeted on that. I’m being attacked for no cause,” Mohamed advised ANI.
She added, “Once I in contrast him to different captains like Dhoni, or for that matter Ganguly, Dravid, Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, and Virat, so I put up a press release.”
She went on to say, “It [India] is a democracy. I’ve the proper,” asking, “What’s improper in saying?”
Sports activities Minister React To Shama Mohamed’s Comment
Reacting to Mohamed’s put up, Sports activities Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya mentioned that such statements “undermine the laborious work and sacrifices” of the sportspersons who signify the nation on the worldwide stage”. He mentioned that such remarks indulging physique shaming are “not solely deeply shameful but in addition outright pathetic.”
“Congress and TMC ought to go away sportspersons alone as they’re totally able to dealing with their skilled lives. Remarks made by leaders from these events, indulging in physique shaming and questioning an athlete’s place within the workforce, usually are not solely deeply shameful but in addition outright pathetic,” he mentioned in a put up on X.
