Social media is a significant aspect of modern-day cricket. Players, support staff, and families are perceived by fans based on their social media activities. While top performances and notable moments make the headlines, some players face criticism for their poor form or social media posts. In such instances, cricketers’ wives have defended them on social media, shutting down trolls who attempted to put them down. In this article, we examine three occasions when the wives of cricketers took to social media to defend their partners and shut down trolls.
1. Sakshi Singh
Towards the end of March 2020, there were numerous reports that MS Dhoni had made a donation of ₹1 lakh to assist the families of workers in Pune through an NGO based in the city. However, Sakshi Singh criticized Indian media outlets on Twitter, accusing them of spreading fake news and engaging in irresponsible journalism.
2. Anushka Sharma
Former Indian cricketer Farokh Engineer had accused actress Anushka Sharma, the wife of Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, of being served tea during the 2019 ICC World Cup and of being present in closed-door meetings and selection processes. On October 31st, Anushka posted a lengthy statement on social media addressing these allegations. In her statement, she also mentioned being asked to stand in a group photo with the High Commissioner, referring to a viral photo on social media.
3. Mayanti Langer
Over the past few years, Stuart Binny and Mayanti Langer have faced several instances of trolling, with the Indian all-rounder experiencing a fluctuating career thus far. In February of this year, Mayanti took action against a fan who trolled Binny by stating that her husband was occupied with playing cricket and living his life.
