New Delhi: Congress spokesperson Dr. Shama Mohammed has come under intense scrutiny on social media after her controversial remarks about Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma. The backlash follows India's triumphant Champions Trophy victory, which saw Rohit lead the team to glory.
After facing severe criticism for her earlier comments, Shama took to X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate Rohit and Team India. However, her post was met with widespread trolling, as many pointed out her previous remarks questioning Rohit's fitness and leadership.
"Congratulations to Team India on a magnificent victory in the Champions Trophy! Special appreciation to Rohit Sharma for leading from the front with a crucial 76-run knock. Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul’s partnership was instrumental in this historic win. A moment to cherish forever!" she wrote on X.
Congratulations to #TeamIndia for their stupendous performance in winning the #ChampionsTrophy2025! 🇮🇳🏆
— Dr. Shama Mohamed (@drshamamohd) March 9, 2025
Hats off to Captain @ImRo45 who led from the front with a brilliant 76, setting the tone for victory. @ShreyasIyer15 and @klrahul played crucial knocks, steering India to…
The post, however, triggered a wave of sarcasm and ridicule, with users calling out the apparent U-turn in her stance. Critics highlighted her past statements, where she had questioned Rohit Sharma’s fitness and leadership abilities.
The Controversy Over Rohit's Fitness
During the Champions Trophy, Shama had made controversial comments about Rohit's physique, suggesting that he was overweight and not fit to lead the team. Following India’s final group-stage match against New Zealand, where Rohit was dismissed for 15 runs off 17 balls, she had also criticized his captaincy.
Her remarks sparked outrage, drawing reactions from both political and sports personalities. However, Rohit silenced critics with his stellar performance in the final, playing a match-winning innings and steering India to victory.
Social Media Reacts
Following India’s title win, social media users were quick to mock Shama’s congratulatory post, calling it hypocritical. Many pointed out that the Champions Trophy triumph itself served as the biggest rebuttal to her earlier statements. Must have been the most difficult tweet of your life😂😂
What did you have for dinner?
Humble pie? 🥧
From “uninspiring captain” to “captain who lead from the front”😂😂
Ekdum se waqt badal diye,
jazbat badal diye😂😂😂#RohitSharma𓃵 #CongressKaBaapRohit pic.twitter.com/NTd9hAeaaF
With Rohit Sharma proving his critics wrong on the field, the controversy surrounding Shama Mohammed’s remarks has only intensified, reaffirming the age-old lesson in sports—performance speaks louder than words.
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