Shoaib Akhtar, a former Pakistan cricketer, has come under fire from netizens as well as fans for his recent marriage remarks about Virat Kohli. Shoaib Akhtar was apparently commenting on Virat Kohli resigning as India’s Test captain when in an interview. While making his case, the Pakistani bowler hinted that Virat’s lacklustre performance just on-field was linked to his marriage to Anushka Sharma.
Shoaib Akhtar argued that the actress’s husband, a famous cricketer, should have not married and really should have focused on the game for ten to twelve years. While Virat and Anushka have remained silent, Akhtar’s comments have enraged some netizens and the couple’s most ardent supporters.
Shoaib Akhtar, a former Pakistan cricketer, has come under fire from netizens as well as fans for his recent marriage remarks about Virat Kohli. Shoaib Akhtar was apparently making a comment on Virat Kohli resigning as India’s Test captain when in an interview. While making his case, the Pakistani bowler hinted that Virat’s lacklustre performance just on-field was connected to his marriage to Anushka Sharma.
Shoaib Akhtar argued that now the actress’s husband, a famous cricketer, should have not married and should have focused on the game for ten to twelve years. While Virat Kohli and Anushka have remained silent, Akhtar’s comments have enraged some netizens and the couple’s most ardent supporters.
While some internet users slammed Akhtar’s remarks, others praised them “Stupid reasoning,” said another. “Shameful.” Trying to get attention by commenting on Virat Kohli’s personal life. He must speak about Pakistan’s sad status of citizens and cricket.” A fan wrote, “Marriage has nothing to do with an athlete’s performance,” pointing out that “marriage has nothing do with an athlete’s performance.” “Mein bata ta hu (Let me tell you). Kapil won WC 83 after his marriage. Dhoni won WC 11 after his marriage. Virat won WC 19 after his marriage. All of this happened after a year of marriage (sic) “ETimes reported on this.
Anushka Sharma composed a moving message for Virat Kohli, a day after the Indian captain revealed his decision to stand down. For all the right reasons, the post went viral.
