Fat-shaming row: Congress’s Shama Mohamed cheers for team India, hails Rohit Sharma captaincy after win against Australia | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed on Tuesday congratulated Team India for their emphatic victory over Australia within the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals.

“Congratulations to Team India for their spectacular victory against Australia in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy 2025. A big shout out to @imVkohli for scoring 84 and to be the first player to score 1000 runs in ICC knock out tournaments!” Shama Mohamed mentioned.
A day earlier, Mohamed had posted on X that Rohit Sharma “needs to lose weight,” sparking backlash. She later deleted the publish.
In the semifinal conflict in Dubai, Virat Kohli orchestrated a masterful chase to energy India into the ultimate with a four-wicket win, knocking Australia out of the match.
India avenged their 2023 ODI World Cup closing defeat, making the heartbreak a distant reminiscence with their record-breaking run chase.
By efficiently chasing down a 265-run goal, India achieved its highest-ever profitable chase against Australia in an ICC occasion, surpassing the 261-run chase within the 2011 World Cup quarter-final.
India approached the chase cautiously, with Shubman Gill wanting tentative, whereas skipper Rohit Sharma caught to his aggressive fashion.
Hardik Pandya (28) aimed to complete the sport in fashion however ended up discovering Glenn Maxwell. KL Rahul sealed the victory by launching the ball into the stands over large long-on, sending India to the ultimate.