BCCI Strongly Condemns Fat-Shaming of Rohit Sharma

Controversy Over Rohit Sharma’s Fitness Remarks
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma became the center of an unnecessary debate after Congress leader Shama Mohamed fat-shamed him on social media. Her remarks, calling Rohit “fat for a sportsman” and “the most unimpressive captain,” sparked outrage across cricketing and political circles. BCCI strongly condemns fat-shaming of Rohit Sharma, calling it unfortunate and potentially demoralizing. Despite controversy, Rohit stays focused, leading India to the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals.

BCCI Condemns Remarks
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) strongly criticized the comments, labeling them as ‘unfortunate’ and ‘demoralizing’ during an ongoing ICC event. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia emphasized that such statements could impact the morale of the team, which is performing at its peak.

Political Backlash and Deleted Post
The controversial post, now deleted, triggered a sharp response from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the Congress leader of body-shaming a national sporting icon. The BJP also used the opportunity to criticize the Congress party’s electoral performance.

Rohit Sharma Leads India to Semi-Finals
Despite the controversy, Rohit Sharma continues to focus on the game. Under his leadership, India has remained unbeaten in the ICC Champions Trophy, securing a spot in the semi-finals against Australia. The team’s strong performance stands as a testament to Sharma’s capability as a leader.

Looking Ahead
As Team India moves forward in the tournament, the focus remains on their performance rather than off-field distractions. The controversy highlights the impact of public statements on players and the need for responsible commentary, especially during major sporting events.