The ICC World Test Championship Final at The Oval on Sunday concluded with Australia clinching a decisive victory over India by a massive margin of 209 runs. While cricket enthusiasts around the world dissected the match, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma found herself at the center of unwarranted online trolling, following her husband Virat Kohli’s dismissal and India’s defeat. In a heartening turn of events, many netizens have emerged as a support system for Sharma, calling for an end to the unjust blame game.
As Team India embarked on their chase on the fifth day of the Test Match, hopes were high. However, the dismissal of Indian captain Virat Kohli off the bowling of Scott Boland left fans disheartened, including Sharma, who was present at the stadium to witness the match.
It is worth noting that Anushka Sharma, a successful actress and producer, has been subjected to unwarranted trolling and baseless blame on numerous occasions in the past. Her presence at cricket matches featuring her husband has often been unfairly singled out as the cause of Kohli’s failures or the team’s defeats.
India win % is 0 when Anushka Sharma present in the stadium in ICC tournaments. pic.twitter.com/kI0m0JpGiG
— Johns. (@joh_n_s_) June 11, 2023
The main reason for the dismissal of Virat Kohli.????
Agree or d!e
Anushka Sharma is panoti for Kohli.#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/UHy1HcYrwS
— RADHE ࿗???????????? (@Iamradhe_p00) June 11, 2023
Nevertheless, this time around, many fans and supporters swiftly rose to her defense, denouncing the trolls and emphasizing the importance of separating cricket from personal lives. Social media platforms were inundated with messages of support for Sharma, urging fans to put an end to the incessant blame game and focus on appreciating the efforts of the entire team.
Stop blaming Anushka Sharma for India's defeat it was our team who lost it has nothing to do with Anushka. What's wrong in supporting their partner at a big stage why shouldn't someone do it. Be it Anushka or Ritika or anyone else????.
Better to blame our incapable management bcci pic.twitter.com/yfTn2kQrnK
— Anurag (@yaaarwhatever) June 11, 2023
Virat Kohli even shared a cryptic note on social media showing his support to wifey Anushka Sharma.
