Ameesha Patel Critiques Treatment of Cricket Legends Kohli and Sharma
Ameesha Patel's Support for Cricket Icons
Actress Ameesha Patel has publicly expressed her support for cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, voicing her discontent regarding their treatment in the current cricketing environment. Through a social media post, the Gadar star described the present era as a "cruel cricketing era" and raised concerns about how these icons of Indian cricket are being treated. Her comments come at a time when there are speculations that Rohit Sharma may be playing his last match for India this weekend, intensifying discussions about his future in international cricket.
Ameesha Patel's Remarks on Social Media
On X (formerly Twitter), Ameesha Patel shared her observations about the state of Indian cricket, stating that she had been contemplating the situation for a while before voicing her opinion. She emphasized that her comments are not related to Bollywood, expressing her shock at the treatment of senior stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, labeling it a 'SHAME.'
While she did not specify any particular incident, her comments coincide with ongoing discussions regarding the future of senior cricketers, particularly Rohit Sharma. According to reliable sources from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), as reported by Sports Now, Rohit is expected to play his final match for India on Sunday, July 19, at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground in London during the third ODI of the series. The Indian team management is reportedly preparing to move forward without the 39-year-old as they gear up for the 2027 Cricket World Cup, marking the end of a nearly 19-year international career.
Although there has been no official announcement from Rohit Sharma or the BCCI regarding his retirement, and Ameesha's post does not explicitly mention this context, the timing suggests a connection to the ongoing discussions about the former captain.
Ameesha Patel's Candid Nature
The actress is known for her straightforwardness in interviews and on social media, often sharing her opinions on various subjects beyond the film industry. Recently, she garnered attention for her comments on the lasting appeal of Gadar.
In a recent interview with a media outlet, she remarked, "Gadar succeeded without gimmicks, item songs, or excessive sexualization, and without the use of computer graphics." She highlighted that Sunny Deol's character, Tara Singh, wore a consistent outfit throughout the film, while her character, Sakina, was fully covered. "Sakina was covered from head to toe," she noted. Additionally, she previously criticized the public relations tactics of certain actresses in Bollywood, suggesting that some who have not achieved significant box office success are hiring PR teams to promote themselves as top stars.