New Delhi – Congress spokesperson Dr. Shama Mohamed sparked controversy with her remarks on Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, calling him “overweight” and “the most unimpressive captain India has ever had.” The comments, made following Rohit’s 15-run performance in India's Champions Trophy victory against New Zealand, ignited a heated debate on social media. Facing widespread criticism, Mohamed later deleted her post.
BJP Responds: ‘Congress Now Targeting Team India’
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla strongly condemned Mohamed’s remarks, accusing Congress of undermining national pride. “Those who once opposed India are now attacking our cricket team,” he said. Poonawalla further mocked Congress’s electoral failures, stating, “A party that has lost 90 elections under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership has no ground to call Rohit ‘unimpressive.’”
He emphasized Rohit’s achievements, pointing out his successful track record, including India’s T20 World Cup victory and an impressive win percentage. “While Congress claims to be a ‘shop of love,’ their words prove they are messengers of hate,” he added. Those who have lost 90 elections under captaincy of Rahul Gandhi are calling captaincy of Rohit Sharma unimpressive!
I guess 6 ducks in Delhi and 90 election losses is impressive but winning T20 World Cup isn’t!
Rohit has a brilliant track record as captain by the way! pic.twitter.com/5xE8ecrr4x
Journalists and Politicians Rally Behind Rohit Sharma
Veteran journalist Rajdeep Sardesai questioned Mohamed’s criticism, praising Rohit as a tactically astute leader. “Rohit Sharma has a superb cricket brain, has won multiple IPL titles, and leads the best white-ball team in the world,” he said. “Judge a player by his runs, not his weight.”
Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also defended Rohit, stating, “With or without extra pounds, he has led India to great heights. His commitment and achievements speak for themselves.”
Social Media Backlash Against Congress
Mohamed’s comments triggered an uproar online, with many accusing Congress of body-shaming and undermining a national icon. One user wrote, “For a ‘fat’ sportsman, Rohit has more victories than Rahul Gandhi has elections.” Another commented, “Rohit Sharma has a 72% win rate in all formats. Rahul Gandhi? 6% in elections.”
While this is not the first time Rohit Sharma has faced criticism over fitness, former cricketers have pointed out that his performance speaks louder than his physique. As the controversy rages on, the focus remains on India’s continued dominance in international cricket.
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