Congress spokesperson Dr Shama Mohamed known as Indian cricket workforce captain Rohit Sharma “chubby” and “probably the most unimpressive captain India has ever had”, drawing sharp reactions from the Bharatiya Janata Celebration (BJP).
The Congress chief made the remark after Rohit Sharma was dismissed after 15 runs off 17 balls throughout a match in opposition to New Zealand for the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday.
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Whereas India received the match by 44 runs, Mohamed lashed out in opposition to Sharma in a submit on X saying, ““Rohit Sharma is fats for a sportsman! Have to shed some pounds! And naturally probably the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had!”
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“What’s so world-class about him when in comparison with his predecessors? He’s a mediocre captain in addition to a mediocre participant who obtained fortunate to be the captain of India,” she wrote in one other submit.
BJP reacts sharply to feedback
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla reacted to the assertion and mentioned, “Those that have misplaced 90 elections underneath the captaincy of Rahul Gandhi are calling the captaincy of Rohit Sharma unimpressive!”
He added, “I suppose 6 geese in Delhi and 90 election losses is spectacular however successful the T20 World Cup isn’t! Rohit has a superb observe document as captain by the best way!”
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Poonawalla additionally criticised the Congress chief for making such feedback after the occasion had branded itself as a “Mohabbat ki dukaan” – a store of affection. He acknowledged that the occasion was truly – “Nafrat ke bhaijaan” – messengers of hatred.
“Whereas opposing India, its establishments, and its armed forces – whereas repeatedly saying they’re in opposition to the Indian state – Congress has now turned in opposition to the Indian workforce as properly,” mentioned Poonawalla.
BJP chief Radhika Khera additionally criticised the Congress occasion for failing to handle their very own work whereas commenting on Rohit Sharma who had led India to a World Cup victory.
“This is identical Congress that humiliated athletes for many years, denied them recognition, and now dares to mock a cricketing legend? The occasion that thrives on nepotism is lecturing a self-made champion?” Khera mentioned in a submit on X.
