Former Indian fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad had some strong words to say regarding Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed after she decided to take a social jab at Rohit Sharma. During India’s Champions Trophy 2025 match against New Zealand, she took to social media to call Rohit ‘fat.’ “Rohit Sharma is fat for a sportsman! Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had,” read one of her posts, which she deleted later on. However, the comments made by Shama Mohamed had aroused much wrath and Prasad accused them of being completely “pathetic” and “unnecessary.”
“Rohit has kept great dignity as a captain, led us to a T-20 WC win 8 months back, and in the middle of an ICC tournament, body-shaming him is absolutely pathetic and uncalled for. Should have some respect for the person who has achieved through his skills and leadership for so many years.”
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma’s childhood coach Dinesh Lad said that fat-shaming comments on the Indian captain “damage the image of the country.”
Shama’s comments on Rohit triggered strong reactions from all quarters, and the issue snowballed into a big controversy, after which the Congress Party instructed Shama to delete her social media post on Rohit.
“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,” said Lad to IANS.