“That Body Weight…”: On ‘Rohit Sharma Is Fat’ Comment By Shama Mohamed, Ex-Star’s Blunt Take

Former cricketer Surinder Khanna backed India captain Rohit Sharma and stated the opening batter has scored loads of runs with that physique weight after a Congress chief known as him “fat” on social media. Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed made the controversial comment throughout India’s Champions Trophy 2025 closing Group A match towards New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. Taking to X, she overtly referred to the Indian skipper as “fat.” “Rohit Sharma is fat for a sportsman! Need to lose weight! And of course, the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had,” Shama wrote in a publish on X, which she later deleted following a backlash. Reacting to that, Khanna known as such feedback “stupid” and stated Rohit has a distinct physique kind, which has not modified a lot all through his profession. The veteran additionally added that one ought to chorus from such feedback and may respect the Indian group skipper.

“We all know Rohit (Sharma) from day one; you can see his photos since his younger days, and there is not much change – (in) cricketing, fitness and looks are deceptive. He has got plenty of runs with that body weight. These things shouldn’t be brought up; he is captaining India, and we should respect him,” Khanna instructed IANS.

“Everyone has his own body structure, some people are lean framed while some have broad bodies. I would not give much attention to it…You don’t have the right to ridicule or criticise somebody. He is the captain of India and has been playing international cricket for the last 16-17 years,” he added.

Shama’s remarks about Rohit sparked widespread backlash, escalating into a serious controversy. As a outcome, the Congress celebration instructed her to delete her social media publish on Rohit. Under Rohit’s captaincy, India are unbeaten within the ongoing Champions Trophy and can tackle 2023 ODI World Cup winners Australia within the semi-final on Tuesday.