Congress leader Shama Mohamed recently found herself at the center of controversy after making remarks fat-shaming Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma. In a social media post, she called him “fat for a sportsperson” and went on to label him the “most unimpressive” captain in India’s history.
Her comments triggered a massive backlash from cricket fans and social media users alike, with many calling out her remarks as unnecessary and disrespectful.
Amid the uproar over her comments on Rohit Sharma, an old tweet of Shama Mohamed from 2018 has now resurfaced, further fueling the controversy. In the post, she wrote:
“Virat Kohli plays a British invented game, makes crores from endorsing foreign brands, got married in Italy, names Herschelle Gibbs his favorite cricketer and Angelique Kerber the best tennis player, but tells those who love foreign batsmen to leave India.”
This old post has reignited debates about her stance on Indian cricketers, with critics accusing her of hypocrisy. Many users pointed out that her past comments on Virat Kohli, another stalwart of Indian cricket, were in poor taste and raised questions about her views on sports and national representation.
Social media platforms have been flooded with reactions from fans and public figures alike. Supporters of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have united in criticizing Mohamed’s remarks, calling them unnecessary and uncalled for. Some have also highlighted how cricketers, regardless of their personal choices, have always played for the country with dedication and should not be subjected to such comments.