India's cricket board defended its World-Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma on Monday after comments about his lack of fitness from a spokesperson for the Congress, the country's main opposition party.

A fat-shaming row broke out in Indian cricket on Monday when Rohit Sharma, the captain, was accused by a politician of being “fat for a sportsperson”.

After Shama Mohamed's fat-shaming of Rohit Sharma, former cricketers defended him, highlighting his fitness and achievements. Congress leaders distanced the party from her comments, emphasizing the need for respect towards athletes and their contributions.