New Delhi: Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has often been criticized for his fitness, particularly regarding his body fat percentage. Recently, Congress leader Shama Mohamad stirred controversy by calling Rohit “fat” and questioning his impact as a captain. This statement quickly drew attention, but now an old tweet from her about Virat Kohli has also resurfaced, sparking further debate.
Viral Tweet on Virat Kohli’s 2018 Controversy
The revived controversy dates back to 2018 when Virat Kohli had responded to a cricket fan who stated that he preferred watching English and Australian cricketers over Indian players. The fan also called Kohli “overrated.” In response, Kohli had said, “If you like players from other countries so much, why are you living in our country? You can have your own preferences, but I don’t think you should be living in India. Fix your priorities.”
At the time, Kohli’s statement triggered widespread criticism, with many accusing him of intolerance. Shama Mohamad had joined the debate by posting on social media, highlighting what she saw as hypocrisy. She wrote, “Virat Kohli plays a sport introduced by the British, earns millions by promoting foreign brands, married in Italy, considers Herschelle Gibbs his favorite cricketer, and admires Angelique Kerber in tennis. Yet, he asks people who appreciate foreign cricketers to leave India.”
This statement had gained traction in 2018 but is now being revisited following her recent comments about Rohit Sharma.
Shama Mohammad disrespected Virat Kohli back in 2018! 🚨 How can anyone insult a World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma a cricketing legend? 🏆🔥 Ro-Ko fans, let’s unite and give a fiery response to her and her party! pic.twitter.com/KDcVB8mLcJ
— A. K. S (@Aks_amul) March 3, 2025
#WATCH | On her comment on Indian Cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, Congress leader Shama Mohammed says, "It was a generic tweet about the fitness of a sportsperson. It was not body-shaming. I always believed a sportsperson should be fit, and I felt he was a bit overweight, so I… pic.twitter.com/OBiLk84Mjh
— ANI (@ANI) March 3, 2025
Shama Mohamad’s Comments on Rohit Sharma
On Sunday, after India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in the Champions Trophy, Shama Mohamad made a remark about Rohit Sharma’s fitness, calling him “fat.” Additionally, she downplayed his leadership, calling him “one of the most ineffective captains in Indian cricket history.”
Her comment has sparked outrage among fans, with many taking to social media to criticize her. Now, with her old Kohli tweet resurfacing, netizens are accusing her of being inconsistent in her opinions and unnecessarily targeting cricketers. As the debate continues, Shama Mohamad finds herself at the center of a social media storm, facing backlash from cricket fans and critics alike.