‘It was just a generic tweet ..not body shaming’: Shama Mohamed defends her post after backlash over ‘Rohit Sharma is fats’ comment | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma and Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed discovered herself on the heart of a social media storm after her feedback on India captain Rohit Sharma’s weight sparked widespread backlash. Facing criticism from former cricketers, BJP leaders, and even her personal celebration, Mohamed later defended her remarks, insisting they weren’t meant as body shaming.
In a now-deleted post on X, she wrote, “@ImRo45 is fat for a sportsman! Need to lose weight! And of course, the most unimpressive captain India has ever had!” The post rapidly drew robust reactions, prompting her to take away it.
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Speaking to ANI after the controversy erupted, Mohamed argued that her comment was merely an statement on an athlete’s health fairly than an try and body disgrace Rohit. “It was just a generic tweet about the fitness of a sportsperson. It is not body shaming. I always believe a sportsperson has to be fit. So I felt he’s a bit overweight and I just tweeted on that,” she stated.

She additional justified her stance by evaluating Rohit with previous Indian captains like MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev and Virat Kohli. “I have the right. It’s a democracy. What is wrong in saying this?” she questioned.
Mohamed additionally referenced previous incidents the place cricketers confronted criticism, together with when Virat Kohli defended teammate Mohammed Shami after India’s loss to Pakistan. “Let’s not forget how Virat was attacked when he supported Shami. A good captain leads from the front, scores runs, and acknowledges opponents’ performances,” she added.

Her remarks didn’t sit effectively with former cricketers. Speaking to ANI, Atul Wassan dismissed her feedback, stating, “He is a World Cup-winning captain. Her remarks should not be taken seriously as she doesn’t understand match fitness.” Rohit’s former coach Dinesh Lad additionally got here to his protection, highlighting his current performances. “If Rohit was not fit, he wouldn’t have scored a century against England in the ODI series,” Lad stated.
Former selector Sarandeep Singh strengthened Rohit’s athleticism, saying, “Rohit doesn’t look unfit from anywhere. He has been diving on the field and performing brilliantly. We all are proud of what he is doing.”
The Congress celebration rapidly distanced itself from Mohamed’s remarks. Party chief Pawan Khera clarified on X, stating, “Her comments do not reflect the party’s position. She has been advised to exercise greater caution in the future.”

With criticism mounting from each cricketing and political circles, Mohamed’s protection has achieved little to quell the storm surrounding her remarks on the Indian captain.