Mon Mar 03 07:48:00 UTC 2025: ## Congress Leader Sparks Outrage After Fat-Shaming Indian Cricket Captain Rohit Sharma
**Dubai, UAE –** A social media post by Congress leader Shama Mohamed criticizing Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma’s weight has ignited a firestorm of controversy. Mohamed’s now-deleted X post stated that Sharma “needs to lose weight” and is the “most unimpressive captain India has ever had.”
The comments, made while the Indian team is competing in the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, drew immediate condemnation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia called the remarks “unfortunate,” highlighting the potential for such comments to negatively impact team morale during a crucial tournament. Saikia emphasized that the team is performing exceptionally well, having won all group-stage matches and securing a semi-final berth against Australia.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also reacted sharply, accusing Mohamed of body-shaming Sharma and criticizing the Congress party. Mohamed later defended her comments, stating they were a “generic tweet about the fitness of a sportsperson” and not intended as body-shaming.
Sharma, one of India’s most decorated cricketers, has not yet publicly responded to the controversy. The incident underscores the intense scrutiny faced by public figures and the potential consequences of online comments, particularly during high-pressure sporting events.
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