Rohit Sharma Chooses NBA Over India Women’s Cricket Team Match In Middle East?

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Ah, the world of sports! Where loyalty can sometimes feel like trying to catch a greased pig at a county fair.

Just ask Rohit Sharma, who recently found himself juggling his role as a cricket ambassador with a rather public outing that raised a few eyebrows. As the wise Aristotle once said, “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” And in this case, the fruit might be a hefty dose of public scrutiny!

In a flashy new ad campaign for Dream11, Rohit Sharma, captain of the Indian men’s cricket team, steps into the limelight alongside some notable women in cricket—Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues. With over 220 million users, Dream11 is no small fry in the fantasy sports pond, and they’re rolling out their latest campaign, 'Poora Fan Bano,’ ahead of the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2024. The goal? To encourage cricket lovers to support the Indian Women’s Cricket Team and highlight that real fans appreciate cricket in all its glorious forms, regardless of whether it’s played in skirts or shorts.

These ads are a hoot, showcasing the stark contrast between 'Aadha’ (half) fans—those who only tune into men’s cricket—and 'Poora’ fans, who celebrate both teams.

However, here’s the kicker: while the campaign champions unity in cricket, Rohit was spotted courtside at the NBA Abu Dhabi Games with his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, and former Bigg Boss contestant Abdu Rozik—completely missing the India vs. New Zealand women’s cricket match happening during the Women’s T20 World Cup. Talk about a case of mixed messages! While Rohit was busy enjoying some slam dunks, cricket fans back home were likely wondering if he had forgotten his cricketing commitments.

Social media had a field day with photos and videos of Rohit mingling with celebrities, including legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas. Meanwhile, he and fellow cricketers Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirement from the T20I format after India’s recent victory.

With India preparing to face Bangladesh in a three-match T20I series, fans are left wondering: does Rohit support women’s cricket, or is he just a fan of whatever’s happening on the biggest stage, even if that stage is far from the pitch?