Mithali Raj's fans gave befitting replies to those who wanted to shme her for her dress.
Social media is the best place to connect with people and air your views. It also lets you get closer to your favourite celebrities and sporting idols. However, some people misuse the this freedom to express and connect to harass or air views that no make sense. Trolling has become part of our social media culture.
The latest celebrity to become a target of such trolls is Indian Women's Cricket team captain Mithali Raj. She was bashed on the social media for uploading what she described as a "postshoot selfie."
However, this time the trolls were beaten at their own game as Raj received loads of support in return and her fans ended up trolling the 'trolls'.
Mithali has recently posted a picture and was immediately, flooded with many comments taunting and insulting her for her attire.
The negative comments ranged from telling her that they "didn't expect" this attire from her to those telling her to be "be an Indian."
One person bashed Mithali Raj and tweeted, "To much hot, not good"
One criticised the picture and wrote, "Not Gud. Not expected these kind of pictures. Sorryyy (Sorry)."
Although, this time, the number of people scorning the trolls outnumbered the trolls themselves. There were many who were ready to come out and support the cricketer.
One supporter came out and tweeted on the "too hot" comment, "What are you? A weather forecaster?" while another supporter tweeted, "Don't troll guys. (There is) Nothing bad in dress. Pls clean your mind first."
Several tweets simply commended the picture or answered the trolls that she has the right to wear whatever she wants to and that she is "the nation's pride."
It was rare show of outrage in the right direction from the Twitterati who managed to shut the haters up. It is a good sign that people are not willing to let anyone be trolled for her choices or styles.
Mithali Raj and her team left a strapping impression in the ICC Women's World Cup even as they finished second in the tournament.
Mithali became the first woman cricketer to score seven consecutive half-centuries in One-day Internationals (ODIs) during the World Cup.
This is not the first time a sportsperson was trolled and bashed on social media.
Earlier, Indian cricketers Irfan Pathan and Mohammed Shami were trolled for posting a picture of their wives on social media.
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