Recently, an Indian cricketer registered consecutive ODI ducks against Australia for the first time in his career, and his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, is once again facing unwarranted criticism. Since Virat Kohli and Anushka made their relationship public and later married in 2017, she has often been blamed for his on-field struggles. Despite years passing, social media trolls continue targeting her after Virat’s recent failures, holding her responsible for his performance. However, Anushka’s supporters have strongly defended her, condemning the unfair backlash and emphasising that an athlete’s performance should never be linked to their partner’s personal life or presence.
Virat Kohli Fans Hold Anushka Sharma Responsible for Consecutive Ducks
A quick search for Anushka’s name on social media reveals countless memes and posts unfairly linking her to Virat’s performance. Many of these posts carry captions such as: “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. He might feel better about being turned into a “gentleman”. But it came at what cost?” Several others also blamed her for somehow doing ‘irreparable damage’ to his career. One horrendously even wished for her death, writing, “If God is real she died today in London.”
Anushka Sharma’s Fans Rally to Defend Her
However, Anushka’s fans were quick to push back, calling out the blatant misogyny behind such remarks. Many took to social media to defend her dignity and denounce the unfair blame. One Threads user commented, “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, “That girl has been getting trolled since their dating era. These people just want to blame others for the poor performance of their favs.” One X user wrote, “Shame on Kohli fans for dragging his wife Anushka Sharma after his second consecutive duck.”
Some fans have speculated that the growing scrutiny could be one reason Virat and Anushka decided to move their family to London. For those unaware, the couple tied the knot in 2017 after years of dating and are proud parents to daughter Vamika and son Akaay. Known for valuing their privacy, they prefer to keep their personal life away from the spotlight. Anushka, who was last seen in the 2018 film Zero, has not announced any new projects since her much-anticipated sports drama Chakda ‘Xpress was reportedly shelved, leaving fans eagerly awaiting her return to the screen.
