The Men in Blue, led by the indomitable Rohit Sharma, have stormed into the ICC Champions Trophy final, defeating Australia by four wickets. Yet, instead of celebrating this monumental achievement, Congress and its ally TMC chose to indulge in petty, disgraceful attacks against India’s skipper. Their attempt to demoralize Rohit with body-shaming and unwarranted criticism has backfired spectacularly. The so-called ‘uninspiring’ captain has led from the front, proving his critics wrong with an aggressive approach that has set the tone for the team’s unbeaten campaign so far. Congress spokesperson Dr. Shama Mohammad, backed by TMC’s MP and other apologists on TV channels, mocked Rohit, conveniently ignoring the fact that he is only the second Indian batter to score 14,000 runs in ODIs in just over 300 matches—trailing only Virat Kohli, who took over 400 games to reach 18,000. Rohit has silenced his detractors with his leadership and fearless cricket, setting up explosive starts that have inspired his teammates to play with aggression and confidence. His early fireworks in the semi-final, coupled with crucial contributions from Virat Kohli (84), Shreyas Iyer (42), and KL Rahul (45), dismantled Australia’s target of 264 in a clinical run chase. As always, Kohli anchored the innings with meticulous partnerships—first with Iyer, then with Axal and KL Rahul, whose return to form was crucial. Even after losing both openers early, India never lost control, thanks to a brilliant all-round performance. Hardik Pandya played a blistering knock of 28, launching three massive sixes, while Rahul finished the chase in style with a six on the final ball. This dominant display has set up a thrilling final against the winner of South Africa vs. New Zealand on March 9.
But beyond cricket, this Indian victory carries a deeper significance. It exposes the Congress and TMC’s desperation and their continued attempts to undermine national morale. Their attack on Rohit Sharma was never about cricket—it was about their frustration at being electorally irrelevant in the Modi era. With their repeated failures in state and national elections, Congress and its allies have resorted to destructive politics, even going so far as to seek support from external forces to weaken the nation. Their blind hatred for Modi has now extended to hating anything that unites the nation—even cricket, a sport revered like a religion by millions. The Congress and its ecosystem have consistently aligned themselves with anti-national narratives, be it the DMK’s divisive rhetoric in Tamil Nadu, the National Conference’s pro-Pak stance in Jammu and Kashmir, or TMC’s lawlessness in Bengal. Their frustration with Modi’s invincibility is evident in their reckless rhetoric, from labelling the majority faith as regressive to now belittling cricketing heroes like Rohit Sharma. Worse still, their covert support for urban Naxals conspiring to physically eliminate the Prime Minister is a chilling reminder of their dangerous intentions. As India marches into the final, despite the Opposition’s best efforts to divide and distract, this triumph should serve as a reality check for Congress and its allies. Their hateful agenda has backfired, and as state elections loom in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, the tides are turning. The polarization they fear is already happening—not just among Hindus but among cricket-loving Indians of all backgrounds who see through their hypocrisy. If anything, Rohit Sharma’s team has delivered the last nail in the coffin of a crumbling, desperate Opposition. India is winning—both on the field and against the politics of hate.