Cricket
India’s opener Abhishek Sharma, the world’s No. 1 T20I batter, has had a tough tournament with three straight ducks, sparking chatter not just online but off the field too
After Sharma’s poor form, some social media users didn’t just criticise him, they unfairly blamed his sister, Komal, claiming her support was a “distraction.”
The trolls even suggested Komal’s presence in the stadium caused his struggles, a claim with no basis. Family members supporting players is common and normal
Abhishek’s three consecutive ducks in the group stage are the real story, a slump he needs to overcome as India enters the Super 8s
The BCCI has no rule stopping family members from attending matches to support players, especially during a home tournament
Criticism is part of sport, but dragging families into it crosses the line. Keep the focus on cricket, not personal attacks, because the game should unite fans, not spread hate