‘You are damaging the country’s image’: Rohit Sharma childhood coach on fat-shaming controversy
Rohit Sharma's childhood coach, Dinesh Lad, has condemned the fat-shaming remarks directed at the Indian captain, stating that such comments "damage the image of the country."
New Delhi: Rohit Sharma‘s childhood coach, Dinesh Lad, has condemned the fat-shaming remarks directed at the Indian captain, stating that such comments “damage the image of the country.”
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Fat-Shaming Controversy Sparks Outrage
The controversy erupted after Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed made an inappropriate remark during India’s Champions Trophy final Group A match against New Zealand in Dubai. She took to X (formerly Twitter) to call the Indian skipper “fat.”
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“Rohit Sharma is fat for a sportsman! Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had,” she wrote in a post that was later deleted after severe backlash.
Public Backlash and Political Response
Shama Mohamed’s comments triggered strong reactions across social media, with many fans and former cricketers slamming the unnecessary criticism. The Congress party later directed her to delete the controversial post.
Coach Dinesh Lad Defends Rohit Sharma
Reacting to the incident, Rohit’s childhood coach, Dinesh Lad, expressed disappointment over the remarks.
“A cricketer who is doing so well for the nation, under whom the team is playing very well. Such comments against that player are not at all good. By this, you are also damaging the country’s image. This is really shameful,”.
Rohit’s Performance in Champions Trophy 2025
While Rohit Sharma has not yet scored a half-century in the tournament, he remains a key leader for Team India. His top-order teammates, including Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer, have been in fine form. The Indian captain has scored 76 runs across three innings in the tournament so far.
India’s Path to the Semi-Finals
Riding on Varun Chakravarthy’s five-wicket haul, India secured a 44-run victory over New Zealand, finishing at the top of Group A.
- India vs Australia Semi-Final: India will face Australia in the first semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday.
- New Zealand vs South Africa Semi-Final: New Zealand will battle South Africa in the second semi-final in Lahore on Wednesday.
This controversy has added an unexpected distraction ahead of the crucial knockout match, but Team India remains focused on their ultimate goal—winning the Champions Trophy 2025.
