Fan trolled for criticising Virat Kohli’s tribute to Anushka Sharma after T20 World Cup win

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have set the example of a perfect couple, being a constant support system for each other. After Team India won the T20 World Cup in Barbados, Kohli wrote a heartfelt note for Anushka on Instagram. The cricketer shared how his wife kept him “humble and grounded” when he was not performing at his best in the early phase of the tournament. Soon after the post surfaced, a fan criticised Kohli for prioritising Anushka.

The person felt that the Indian batter should post something to acknowledge the support of his fans, who had always kept their faith in him just like Anushka. Responding to those claims, another fan defended Kohli as he felt the legendary batter did nothing wrong by appreciating the support of his lady love.

The fan who questioned Virat Kohli’s tribute to Anushka Sharma shared a screenshot of the cricketer’s post featuring an adorable photo of the power couple. Dedicating the T20 World Cup triumph to Anushka, Kohli wrote in the caption, “None of this would remotely be possible without you my love. You keep me humble and grounded and you always say it how it is with absolute honesty. I couldn’t be more grateful for you. This victory is as much yours as it is mine. Thank you and I love you for being you.”

Sharing his thoughts about the post, the person wrote on X, “Bro, just post something on Twitter. You are in the last phase of your career. I respect Anushka, but anyone could have done the same in her place because she married the most famous person in the world. Fans stood by you at each stage, whose existence you don’t know.”

The fan who opposed the remark blamed the social media generation for spreading negativity about love. “Kohli thanked his wife after winning the World Cup. Men on the Internet are angry about why he did it. Because loving a woman, acknowledging her, and being with her through her pregnancy while missing a series is alien to this country. Loving a woman is an alien. Love is alien to so many.”

The post caught the attention of many users who agreed with the fan and showed their support for Virat Kohli. Mocking the troll, one of them commented, “I don’t think this post has anything to do with his wife. His life partner cannot be compared with any random fan. In my opinion, this tweet is more of a fan perspective who stood behind him throughout.”

“For once I agree with you. For too long, men have been shamed for showing their love. All wives need to be thanked and showered with love because believe it or not, they are the ones who believe in you the most,” admitted a fan.

Another fan quickly acknowledged, “Perfectly said. Family is everything.”

Virat Kohli failed to showcase his A-game with the bat in the group league and Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup. The Indian batting icon, however, stepped up in the final against South Africa when the top order faced a collapse. Kohli struck a match-defining 76, helping India produce a fightable total in the first innings. After the victory was sealed in Barbados, Kohli announced his retirement from T20 cricket.