Anushka Sharma Defended by Fans Amidst Online Trolls
Anushka Sharma, the renowned actress and wife of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, has been a target of online trolling for years. This behavior intensified particularly after their marriage in 2017. Whenever Virat struggles on the cricket field, Anushka finds herself unfairly blamed. Recently, after Virat’s consecutive ducks in ODIs against Australia, social media once again erupted with accusations directed at her.
A simple search for Anushka’s name reveals a plethora of memes and comments placing the blame on her for Virat’s poor performance. Posts with captions like “I blame Anushka Sharma for his failure” and “Virat Kohli is a living example of how having a wrong partner can completely destroy your career” proliferated, showcasing a disturbing trend of scapegoating.
However, Anushka’s fans have taken a stand against this misogyny. Social media users criticized the notion that men need to blame women for their failures. One user remarked, “It’s cute how men’s fragile egos need a woman to blame every time their favorite player has a bad day.” Another pointed out the continuous trolling Anushka has faced since her relationship with Virat began, emphasizing that people often look for others to blame during their favorite player’s poor performances.
Fans expressed their disappointment towards Kohli’s supporters for dragging Anushka into the conversation after his disappointing innings. Such behavior not only reflects poorly on the fans but also highlights a larger issue of how women are often unjustly targeted in sports culture.
Interestingly, some fans speculated that this negative attention could be a reason why Virat and Anushka chose to relocate their family to London. The couple, who married in 2017, share a daughter, Vamika, and a son, Akaay, and have maintained a low profile, preferring to keep their family life private. Anushka was last seen in the 2018 film Zero and has not announced any new projects after her film Chakda ‘Xpress was shelved.
As the conversation around gender and sports continues to evolve, it is crucial for society to recognize and challenge these harmful narratives. Anushka Sharma’s fans are not just defending her; they are pushing back against a culture that seeks to blame women for men’s shortcomings.
