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Rohit Sharma (Source: Twitter)
As the whole India is set to celebrate one of the most popular festivals Holi, India captain Rohit Sharma took to his social media to wish his fans and followers a special message on the festival of colours. However, Rohit's message did not go down well with his fans as he faced a lot of backlash under his post.
He wrote: “A day of colors, joy, food & fun with friends & family. May you all enjoy it to the fullest 💙 Jam ke Holi khelo but thoda sambhaalke & stray animals ko bachaake 🤙”
A day of colors, joy, food & fun with friends & family. May you all enjoy it to the fullest 💙
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 7, 2023
Jam ke Holi khelo but thoda sambhaalke & stray animals ko bachaake 🤙
Rohit Sharma's reminder of how to celebrate a festival angered fans as he said everyone should be careful around animals during this festival. Fans took to their social media handles and expressed their frustration by trolling the captain for his "gyan".
This is not the first time that cricketers have made statements about how people should celebrate festivals. not waste water and be careful with animals during Holi. Earlier Indian captain Virat Kohli was brutally trolled on Twitter for urging his fans to not burst crackers on Diwali. In a video message, the former India captain urged his fans to refrain from busting crackers this Diwali in order to protect the environment. Many social media users expressed their anger at Kohli's request and trolled him a lot.
Bangalore women's team celebrated Holi
Bangalore players played Holi on Tuesday 07 March 2023 ahead of their Women’s T20 League match against Gujarat on Wednesday. The Bangalore franchise created a vibrant atmosphere for the festival of colors and shared some photos of the celebrations on social media along with wishing all their fans a happy Holi. Skipper Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Gosh and several other players were seen having fun ahead of their important clash.
Mandana and Co are yet to win a match in the tournament as they suffered humiliating defeats in their first two matches against Delhi and Mumbai. Bangalore, however, will look to bounce back in their next match against Gujarat at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Chup kar be chapri
— Kunal Kushwaha (@kunalstwt) March 7, 2023
Beef, Pork, Chicken, Prawn eater is worried about animals on Holi.
— Arun Pudur (@arunpudur) March 7, 2023
Did he ever ask anyone to stop killing Bakris for Eid?
Focus on your game and your fitness. Stop giving gyaan! pic.twitter.com/UUeMkFqNAu
Hippo crite Rohit. pic.twitter.com/lLUexxy6aG
— IAS Smoking Skills (@Smokingskills07) March 7, 2023
Hope you will say same on Eid too.. Happy Holi Captain saab
— 🌸 (@girlwithwingss) March 7, 2023
Only when hindu festival comes you guys come up with your gyan...Any problem with Hindus only
— Shweta Singh 🇮🇳 (@brand_shweta) March 7, 2023
Jam kar khelo #Holi2023
Eid Mubarak Vada pau sir.
— ₭₳฿łⱤ ₳₦J₳₦₳💜✨💜✨ (@Mr_GauriFied) March 7, 2023
A day of joy, food & fun with friends & family. May you all enjoy it to the fullest!
Jam ke #Bakrid Manao, but please #Bakro ka Khyal rakho
Aa gya gyan pelne..eid pe bhi dekhege kitna bakri se pyr h..
— Raj (@Amitadfan_) March 7, 2023
Oh hello..ppl have been playing holi for generations & we know how to play holi..we love animals, no one harms them. We don't need advice from u ppl on how to enjoy our festivals. Enjoy Holi,dear friends..celebrate the festival of colors.
— Rash (@Rash28101) March 7, 2023