Rohit Sharma Shouldn’t Be in the Team : TMC MP Saugata Roy Amid Congress Leader’s ‘Fat’ Remark

Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy on Monday supported Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's controversial remark about Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, which she later deleted after facing backlash.

"I agree with what she said about Rohit Sharma. She made the remark as a cricket viewer, not as a politician. How long will Rohit Sharma be spared? He scored a century once, but mostly manages just two, five, or ten runs. He shouldn't even be in the team," Roy told ANI.

Shama Mohamed later defended her statement, clarifying that it was not intended as body-shaming. "I always believed a sportsperson should be fit, and I felt he was a bit overweight, so I tweeted about that. I have been attacked for no reason. When I compared him with previous captains, I put in a statement. I have the right to express my opinion. What is wrong in saying that? It is a democracy," she stated.

Congress Distances Itself

The Congress later issued a statement clarifying that Mohamed's remarks did not reflect the party's stance. Congress leader Pawan Khera said, "Dr. Shama Mohamed made certain remarks about a cricketing legend that do not reflect the party's position."

"She has been asked to delete the concerned social media posts from X and has been advised to exercise greater caution in the future. The Indian National Congress holds the contributions of sporting icons in the highest regard and does not endorse any statements that undermine their legacy," Khera added.

Rohit Sharma, India's current skipper, has played 271 One Day Internationals, scoring 11,064 runs, including 32 centuries and 57 half-centuries. He led India to its second ICC Men's T20 World Cup title in the West Indies last June.