Twitter User Demeaning Smriti Mandhana While Praising Palash Muchhal Is Pure Misogyny Wrapped As Humour!
Lately, the Indian women’s cricket team has become a major target of cruel and hurtful comments.
Men on social media often share harsh opinions about women without thinking twice. This trend has continued for years. Lately, the Indian women’s cricket team has become a major target of such comments. Players face unfair criticism that goes beyond their game. Earlier, Bharti Fulmali dealt with cruel trolls who mocked her appearance and even questioned her identity. Now, another incident involving star batter Smriti Mandhana has caught attention and ignited heated debate.
A user on X posted an old picture of Smriti Mandhana with a mean caption suggesting “what he had”. Next to it, the user placed a photo of her former fiancé, composer Palash Muchhal, with actor Avika Gor (who is, by the way, married to Milind Chandwani) and wrote “what bro has.” The clear attempt was to put down the cricketer while praising the man. Soon, the post reached thousands of people and many called out the user for the insensitive comparison. Several users stated that such remarks were unnecessary.
What bro had. What bro have pic.twitter.com/1H978xDNX2
— SCOOBYY (@Byashuuu18) June 17, 2026
This kind of content often comes from accounts seeking attention. Some defend it as “ragebait” jokes or attempts to get more views. However, these posts cross the line when they attack someone’s looks or personal life. Public figures already live under the public eye 24/7. A single nasty comment or viral post can affect their mental peace. It creates unnecessary pressure on women who are already performing at the highest level in their respective fields.
The bigger issue is the casual attitude behind such behaviour. Many men feel free to judge women’s appearances as if it were their right. This reflects an old mindset where women’s value is reduced to how they look instead of their talent and hard work. Smriti Mandhana has earned respect through her powerful batting and leadership on the field.
People should remember that public figures are human beings too. They do not owe anyone anything. Also, normalising basic respect and kindness is important. Social media can be an entertaining place, but it must not become a place that harms others for views.
Also Read: Viral Tweet Mocking Indian Women Cricket Team’s Looks Exposes Ugly Sexism In Sports!
First Published: June 18, 2026 2:34 PM
