Even in 2023, the unfortunate truth persists: celebrities and public figures remain prime targets of internet trolls, revealing a disheartening lack of progress in fostering a more inclusive and positive online environment.
In an era where social media plays an increasingly prominent role in our lives, celebrities and public figures, particularly Indian cricketers, have become constant targets of trolling and vicious online attacks.
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The relentless onslaught of negativity and hostility they face raises significant concerns about their privacy.
Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan celebrated the arrival of their baby boy, with the Indian pacer sharing the joyful news through a social media post. Congratulations have been pouring in for the couple since the announcement, and they have chosen to name their son Angad Jasprit Bumrah.
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“Our little family has grown & our hearts are fuller than we could ever imagine! This morning we welcomed our little boy, Angad Jasprit Bumrah, into the world. We are over the moon and can’t wait for everything this new chapter of our lives brings with it – Jasprit and Sanjana,” the Indian cricketer wrote on social media platforms.
Amidst the flood of congratulatory messages directed at Jasprit and Sanjana, a specific segment of social media is expressing discontent with Jasprit’s decision to skip the Asia Cup 2023 for the birth of his newborn.
Fans, eagerly anticipating the fast bowler’s on-field prowess, expressed their anger at his decision to prioritize his family over the match.
One fan drew a parallel between Jasprit Bumrah and MS Dhoni, highlighting that Dhoni chose to stay with the team during the birth of his first child, Ziva, during The World Cup 2015, in contrast to Bumrah’s choice.
When ziva was born in 2015 during the WC, MS Dhoni said “ I am on national duty, Won’t go back and leave my team in the middle”
Today, Bumrah left immediately in the middle of the Asia Cup for the birth of his child.
Guess, that kind of commitment is no longer existent. pic.twitter.com/foTF4JjX2t
— Roshan Rai (@RoshanKrRaii) September 3, 2023
Many fans firmly backed the couple and stressed the importance of respecting both choices.
Thank god it doesn’t exist anymore. Always prioritise your family over everyone and everything. https://t.co/8FUwS0Vo2b
Tabrez (@tabrezdont) September 3, 2023
Playing cricket is not a national duty. Sport is an entertainment. Bumrah clearly has some good senses. https://t.co/zxVrShTeAa
— Rahoool (@ekaurrahul_) September 3, 2023
I’m a huge Dhoni Stan for the longest time now but really got to stop shaming sportsmen for putting family first. It’s a message that’s NEEDS to be sent out. https://t.co/m0Uv5Pt2FY
— A (@Aarsun) September 4, 2023
Stop treating athletes like they’re soldiers whose unavailability will result in deaths. When athletes like Bumrah gonna retire from sports, it is the same family members who will be around them, not trolls like him.
Good on Bumrah for choosing his family over career. https://t.co/YqsrR2NiJv
— Balram Vishwakarma (@Balram1801) September 3, 2023
Of course Dhoni missed Ziva’s birth. That was the World Cup! High chances those who pelted stones at his house in 2013 are among the likes on this tweet. Pretty sure he was ensuring a safe house for his newborn. https://t.co/qmnqQag87B
— Garima (@j_garima_j) September 4, 2023
Cricket is just a sport, romanticising it as “national duty” does no good for it. Bumrah made the right call. https://t.co/kerTbE9zmk
— Siddharth (@DearthOfSid) September 3, 2023
No wonder these men worship characters that abandon their wives, in religious mythology, in politics, and now in sports. https://t.co/K2SMi9n2qB
— Dyuti | same handle @hci.social (@duetibound) September 4, 2023
In 2023the continued debate over why a ‘father’ should take a break from his ‘work’ to be present for the birth of his child is a discussion that should have evolved by now.
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It’s a clear sign that these ‘fans’ need to mature and embrace a more inclusive perspective.
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