Harbhajan Singh emphasizes the need for 'respect' towards players following Rohit Sharma fat-shaming controversy: 'It is truly hurtful...'

Harbhajan expressed his disappointment over the unnecessary controversy surrounding @ImRo45's fitness. He emphasized that Rohit Sharma is not only a remarkable player but also a great leader who has significantly contributed to Indian cricket. Harbhajan reminded everyone that athletes, like Rohit, are human beings with feelings and should not be subjected to baseless criticism from those with no understanding of the sport. He urged people to respect both the game and the players who dedicate themselves to it.

Earlier, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia also spoke up for Rohit. "It's very unfortunate this kind of remarks come from such a person who is on a responsible post to our captain, on a meanwhile time when India is playing an ICC tournament and the team is all set to play Semi final," said Saikia on ANI. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya slammed the comments from Mohamed as "outright pathetic".

What Shama Mohamed had said

Mohamed said in the post that Rohit is the "most unimpressive captain India has ever had. "Rohit Sharma is fat for a sportsman! Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had!" she said.

In another post, she compared Sharma to former captains of the Indian cricket team and called him a “mediocre” player and captain. “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 said.

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