Actress Anushka Sharma is once again facing online attacks following her husband Virat Kohli’s consecutive ODI ducks against Australia.
Cricket fans are blaming her for the Indian cricketer’s recent poor performance, believing her presence negatively impacts his game. This pattern of criticism has continued for years, even before their marriage in 2017.
However, Anushka’s fans have rallied to defend her, calling out the misogyny in these attacks One social media user wrote, “It’s cute how men’s fragile egos need a woman to blame every time their favorite player has a bad day.
” The criticism highlights the unfair treatment women face when their partners struggle professionally.
Some fans have suggested this might be why Virat and Anushka decided to relocate their family to London.
The couple, who have two children named Vamika and Akaay, have always tried to maintain privacy in their personal lives.
This incident once again demonstrates how female partners of male athletes are unfairly scapegoated for performance issues.
