Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed sparked controversy with her sharp criticism of Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, calling him "fat for a sportsman" and branding his captaincy the "most unimpressive" in the country's history.

Taking to social media, Mohamed remarked, "Rohit Sharma is fat for a sportsman! Need to lose weight! And of course, the most unimpressive captain India has ever had!"

Her comments drew immediate backlash, particularly from BJP leaders and cricket fans. Responding to a user who called Sharma a "world-class player," Mohamed dismissed the claim, questioning his legacy compared to Indian cricketing greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Kapil Dev.

"What is so world-class about him when compared to his predecessors? He is a mediocre captain as well as a mediocre player who got lucky to be the captain of India," she wrote.

The BJP swiftly condemned Mohamed's remarks, accusing Congress of "body-shaming" and disrespecting a World Cup winner. BJP leader Radhika Khera, who broke ties with the Congress and joined the BJP, accused her former party of having "humiliated athletes for decades".

"This is the same Congress that humiliated athletes for decades, denied them recognition, and now dares to mock a cricketing legend? The party that thrives on nepotism is lecturing a self-made champion?" Khera said.

Radhika Khera criticised Rahul Gandhi, stating that while Rohit Sharma led India to a World Cup victory, the Congress leader struggled to manage his own party without leading it into turmoil. She also took a dig at Jairam Ramesh, urging him to focus on the Congress party's diminishing relevance, credibility, and electoral standing instead of targeting a cricketer who has brought glory to India.

"Congress should worry about its own sinking dynast before taking cheap shots at India's pride!" she said.

India secured a commanding 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final group-stage clash of the 2025 Champions Trophy. Despite captain Rohit Sharma falling early, India posted a competitive total of 249 in their allotted 50 overs. The bowling attack, spearheaded by Varun Chakaravarthy, delivered a stellar performance, dismantling the Kiwi batting lineup and bundling them out for 205.

With their win, India marched into the semi-finals, where they will take on Australia in a high-stakes showdown on March 4.

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