‘Ban her from stadium’: Anushka Sharma faces brutal online trolling after India's loss in the WTC final

Following Team India's loss in the World Test Championship final, Anushka Sharma, the wife of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, became the target of severe online trolling.

The match, held at the Kennington Oval in London on June 11, witnessed India's dramatic batting collapse as the Australian bowlers dominated, resulting in a resounding victory for their team.

India faced a daunting target of 444 runs in their second innings and seemed to be on track after finishing Day 4 at 164/3. However, the final day witnessed a shocking turn of events as the Indian batsmen crumbled under pressure. In a disastrous first session on Day 5, India lost seven wickets within a mere 70 runs, leading to their second consecutive defeat in the World Test Championship final.

While many former cricketers, experts, and fans criticized India's performance, a section of unruly fans resorted to targeting Anushka in their criticism. Despite her presence in the stands at the Oval on Day 5 to support her husband, Kohli, during the match, she faced relentless online abuse. Some fans even went as far as demanding her banishment from stadiums whenever India plays.

The responsibility to anchor India's innings on the final day rested on the shoulders of Kohli and Rahane. However, Kohli's dismissal at 49 off 78 balls, caught by Steve Smith at second slip off Scott Boland's delivery, dealt a significant blow to India's chances. Boland further compounded India's woes by dismissing Ravindra Jadeja in the same over, tilting the game in Australia's favor.

After Boland's crucial breakthroughs, it became a mere formality as Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon joined forces to dismantle India's lower order, ultimately bundling them out for a mere 234 runs. Australia secured their maiden title in the inaugural World Test Championship final, while India suffered consecutive defeats in the summit clash.