Shubman Gill, Sister Shahneel Abused On Social Media After GT’s Win on RCB – Techiefuel: Science, Space & Technology Blog

After a T20 match between RCB and GT, in which RCB suffered a defeat, a disturbing incident unfolded. RCB supporters, in a display of unsportsmanlike behavior, began to abuse Shubman Gill and his sister Shahneel. It is important to note that my allegiance lies neither with Kohli nor Gill, but the actions of RCB supporters cannot be justified. Considering the severity of the situation, it is imperative that the BCCI or the Indian government take appropriate action to address this issue.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has brought numerous benefits to Indian cricket, but unfortunately, it has also led to a divisive fanbase. It’s disheartening that some fans fail to appreciate one player without demeaning another. It’s important to remember that both players are representing our country.

As an avid supporter of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), yesterday’s IPL match brought me immense joy as an Indian cricket fan. Witnessing Virat and Gill’s consecutive centuries, Rohit showing promising signs of regaining form, and Siraj and Shami delivering exceptional bowling performances with the new ball made it a memorable day. It feels like all the pieces are falling into place, and I hope this positive momentum continues over the next six months.

This pattern seems to be prevalent among a specific fanbase, primarily targeting players like Dan Christian, Naveen ul Haq, Gambhir, Rohit, and many others. It appears to be a characteristic of RCB fans, as fans of CSK and MI do not engage in such behavior. Instances of GT or RR fans disrespecting players’ families are rarely seen, unlike RCB fans. It is disheartening to witness RCB fans indulging in such actions. Moreover, during India’s losses in the two World Cups, it is likely that RCB fans were the ones who directed abuse towards players like Shami and Arshdeep. This culture of verbally attacking players’ children, wives, and sisters seems to be ingrained solely among RCB fans. The responsibility for this behavior falls on the entire franchise, including Kohli, who has not publicly condemned such actions.

Another comment expressed, “A majority of the misguided Kohli fans are resorting to abusive behavior towards Gill and his family, particularly targeting his sister. The toxic atmosphere generated by these so-called fans is detrimental and serves as an obstacle for the growth of talented individuals like Gill. It is essential to acknowledge that Gill is poised to become a prominent superstar in Indian cricket’s future. Whether you agree or not, the individuals perpetuating this negativity will continue to suffer and remain stuck in their sick mindset.”

Following RCB’s defeat, a faction of fans engaged in abusive conduct towards Gill on social media. Shockingly, even Gill’s sister, Shahneel, faced targeted harassment from certain individuals, specifically regarding her Instagram post after the match.

Shahneel shared a few pictures from the match on Instagram with the caption, “What a wholesome day.”

Unfortunately, both Shahneel and Shubman became the targets of hateful comments from fans on their respective posts.

In response to these offensive comments directed at Gill and his sister, many fans expressed their outrage and condemned those responsible for the abuse.