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Podcast: News18 Explainers
Episode: Rohit Sharma, fat-shaming and the politics of cricket
Description: A remark on Rohit Sharma’s weight by Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed has ignited a political storm. But is this just about fitness, or is there a deeper pattern of body shaming, media scrutiny, and political narratives in Indian cricket? We break down the controversy, past precedents, and what it says about sports culture in India.