Slamming a player when he fails is one thing, but going after a loved one or family member is just not on.
Sadly, that is just what happened to Anushka Sharma when Virat Kohli departed for just 5 in the first Test against South Africa. This was the first time Kohli was batting after they tied the knot in December last year.
What is even more pathetic is the fact that this kind of reaction was expected. Yes, it has happened before. When India lost in the 2015 World Cup semifinal, many people blamed Anushka for being a distraction. By that logic, she must be given credit when he does play well, but that is never the case.
Many might argue that it is just in good humour and should not be taken seriously, but the truth is, this is indeed serious. Calling someone a bad omen or a bad luck charm, especially if she happens to be the wife of our captain, is not acceptable.
Virat Kohli gets out on 5 runs only. This is what happened when u forced an employee to come office during his honeymoon days. ?#SAvIND
— Khurram (@IKB77) January 5, 2018
Sach toh yeh hai ki puri series mein #ViratKohli kam run banyega…
Aur puri series mein gaaliyan #AnushkaSharma khaayegi.Maano yaa naa maano India in Overseas is flop.?#SAvIND
— Khooni (@KhooniBhai) January 5, 2018
Kohli disappointed indian fan’s with just 5runs..Anushka:Thank god he scored 5runs..!#SAvIND #IndvsSA
— srikanthreddy (@srikanth6699) January 5, 2018
Virat Kohli proves honeymoon hangovers exist. Yet again.
— Nandini Suryanarayan (@NandiniSuri) January 5, 2018