India’s Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya condemned in strong terms the latest wave of body-shaming of cricket captain Rohit Sharma on social media. After Rohit’s showing in the current England series, a section of people on social media started ridiculing the cricketer’s physique, leading to a national debate about online trolling and respect for athletes. Mandaviya, speaking about the controversy, referred to such comments as “outright pathetic” and stressed the need to rally behind India’s best performers.
Mandaviya Speaks Out in Favor of Rohit Sharma
In a post posted on the social media site X (formerly Twitter), Mansukh Mandaviya said, “The kind of body-shaming remarks being passed against Rohit Sharma are simply pathetic. He is a world-class athlete who has always brought glory to the country. Trolls hiding behind screens should think about their own contribution before targeting such champions.”
The minister also added that sportspeople who give their lives to the country are worthy of support and respect and not making fun of physical looks. “We need to appreciate their hard work, discipline, and the pride they give to India.Such meaningless remarks are extremely disappointing,” Mandaviya stated.
Social Media Divided, Fans Defend Hitman
The incident polarized social media, with numerous fellow cricketers and fans rallying behind Rohit Sharma. #WeStandWithRohit and #RespectRohit were among the trending hashtags during the day, as fans condemned the unwarranted trolling and went on to mention Rohit’s many contributions to Indian cricket, such as scoring multiple centuries as well as record-breaking scores.
Even former players and commentators got into the debate. One of them said, “Rohit Sharma’s fitness is clear from his regular match-winning performances. These keyboard warriors have no idea about the discipline needed to play at the highest level.”
BCCI and Team India Not Affected by Criticism
At the same time, insiders within the BCCI are said to have dismissed the cyber talk, reiterating that Rohit Sharma is very much in his game to steer India to victory in the ongoing series. His fellow players are also said to be coming out in his support, displaying solidarity in the wake of unjustified personal attacks.
As India gears up for important future matches, fans hope the attention shifts back to the action on the field and not off-field drama. Until then, Rohit Sharma remains at the forefront, shutting out the noise and demonstrating why he is still one of India’s all-time best contemporary cricketers.
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