Just a few days ago Anushka Sharma was trolled again. After RCB lost a crucial match, a section of fans jumped on the usual bandwagon and blamed her for the team’s performance.
In 2025, the old narrative of calling her a “bad omen” resurfaced as if her presence at the stadium had anything to do with the result on the field.
It wasn’t new—but it was just as frustrating and unnecessary as ever.
Anushka was there, supporting her husband Virat Kohli like any partner would. She wasn’t on the pitch.
She didn’t drop a catch, bowl a no-ball or make a tactical blunder. Yet somehow her being in the stands became the talking point after the loss.
That match RCB lost and instead of discussing cricket some fans found it easier to shift the blame towards a visible soft target—Anushka.
Then came the next match against Lucknow Super Giants and the story flipped overnight. RCB chased down 228 in 18.4 overs.
Jitesh Sharma the stand in captain who had been written off all season played a blistering 85 off 33 balls.
Kohli was steady and focused and crossed the 9000 run mark in the IPL without making a fuss. RCB were clinical, bold and dominant.
And suddenly social media was full of praise for “Lady Luck” Anushka Sharma. Fans who had trolled her earlier were now thanking her for bringing good fortune.
The contrast couldn’t be more ridiculous.And it’s not just Anushka. Other partners and family members have faced the same treatment from fans who confuse sport with superstition.
These reactions discourage players from sharing their personal lives in public and that’s a loss for both the players and the fans.
Let’s stop projecting wins and losses onto people in the stands. Players win matches with skill, training and execution.
RCB’s recent win was about Jitesh Sharma’s fearless batting, Kohli’s calm presence and a united team effort.
Anushka’s only role was to be there for her husband as she has always been, through highs and lows. That doesn’t make her the reason for the win or loss.
Just a few days ago Anushka Sharma was trolled again. After RCB lost a crucial match, a section of fans jumped on the usual bandwagon and blamed her for the team’s performance.
In 2025, the old narrative of calling her a “bad omen” resurfaced as if her presence at the stadium had anything to do with the result on the field.
It wasn’t new—but it was just as frustrating and unnecessary as ever.
Anushka was there, supporting her husband Virat Kohli like any partner would. She wasn’t on the pitch.
She didn’t drop a catch, bowl a no-ball or make a tactical blunder. Yet somehow her being in the stands became the talking point after the loss.
That match RCB lost and instead of discussing cricket some fans found it easier to shift the blame towards a visible soft target—Anushka.
Then came the next match against Lucknow Super Giants and the story flipped overnight. RCB chased down 228 in 18.4 overs.
Jitesh Sharma the stand in captain who had been written off all season played a blistering 85 off 33 balls.
Kohli was steady and focused and crossed the 9000 run mark in the IPL without making a fuss. RCB were clinical, bold and dominant.
And suddenly social media was full of praise for “Lady Luck” Anushka Sharma. Fans who had trolled her earlier were now thanking her for bringing good fortune.
The contrast couldn’t be more ridiculous.And it’s not just Anushka. Other partners and family members have faced the same treatment from fans who confuse sport with superstition.
These reactions discourage players from sharing their personal lives in public and that’s a loss for both the players and the fans.
Let’s stop projecting wins and losses onto people in the stands. Players win matches with skill, training and execution.
RCB’s recent win was about Jitesh Sharma’s fearless batting, Kohli’s calm presence and a united team effort.
Anushka’s only role was to be there for her husband as she has always been, through highs and lows. That doesn’t make her the reason for the win or loss.
