Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:47pm on 04 Mar 2025,Tuesday Sports
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar strongly defended India captain Rohit Sharma after Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed called him “fat for a sportsman” and “the most unimpressive captain.” Mohamed deleted the post after backlash. Gavaskar dismissed the criticism, saying, “If you want only slim guys, then go to a modelling competition.” He emphasized that mental strength matters more than physique in cricket. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also slammed the remarks, calling them “shameful” and urging politicians to avoid body-shaming athletes. The controversy has sparked widespread debate among cricket fans and political leaders.
