While social media has brought fans closer to their idols, it has also increased the toxicity among the people. The internet brings out the ugly side of some people, and there is no comeuppance most times. However, sometimes the significant others of players have hit out at critics to defend the cricketers. Today we will take a look at 5 such incidents where trolls were shut down by cricketers’ wives.
Sakshi Dhoni speaks out on fake news
MS Dhoni and his wife Sakshi have mostly kept their personal lives private. They are less active on social media, and prefer posting only Ziva’s pictures or videos. But when rumors started circulating about MS Dhoni’s contribution to the COVID-19 relief efforts, Sakshi came forth on Twittter to squash the rumors. She tweeted, “I request all media houses to stop carrying out false news at sensitive times like these! Shame on You! I wonder where responsible journalism has disappeared !”
Anushka Sharma silences vicious rumors
Anushka Sharma came under intense scrutiny during India’s tour of Australia. Reports stated that she had been a constant presence in important meetings and the selection process. Rumors like Farokh Engineer serving her tea in the stands during match also went viral. Netizens were outraged and Sharma came under their attack. Although she doesn’t reply to trolls, Anushka Sharma was forced to offer an explanation. In a tweet, she clarified everyone and shut their mouths.
Manoj Tiwary’s wife hits back over ‘Flop XI’
This made news when an Instagram post by a cricket page made up a team named the ‘Flop XI’. India discard Manoj Tiwary made it to the list. Tiwary is an exceptional cricketer, and didn’t deserve to be a part of the so-called ‘Flop XI’. His wife gave a scorching reply, tweeting, “Who so ever created this profile? How dare you bloody dragged my husband’s name in it. You better do your bloody facts check. Do something in your ugly life rather dan posting about people. Go n get a life.”
Mayanthi Langer shuts down troll
Stuart Binny and broadcaster Mayanthi Langer’s marriage has been subjected to many jokes by insensitive fans. So when Binny was dropped from the team and wasn’t in the consideration, trolls went into overdrive mode. One said thet Binny was ‘ helping her (Langer) in carrying her baggage.’ To this, Mayanthi replied, “I can carry my own baggage thank you very much. He’s busy living his life, playing cricket, just being awesome in general, and not passing comments on people he doesn’t know.”
Mohd Amir’s wife shuts down loyalty concerns
“Even though we don’t need to explain our decision to anyone but for the people who care n support us my husband @iamamirofficial doesn’t need to play for England or any other country he is a proud Pakistani and loves playing and representing his country PAKISTAN. Not just him, even if our child Minsa ever wants to play cricket, she will represent Pakistan like her father as it’s his wish”.
