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Shreyanka Patil breaks silence on trolling over dance reels
India women's cricket team all-rounder Shreyanka Patil has spoken out about the online trolling she receives for posting dance reels on social media. In a recent interview, the 21-year-old said the criticism…
India women's cricket team all-rounder Shreyanka Patil has spoken out about the online trolling she receives for posting dance reels on social media. In a recent interview, the 21-year-old said the criticism stems from jealousy.
Patil, who has over 1.5 million followers on Instagram, regularly shares lifestyle and dance content alongside cricket updates. She said she uses social media to express herself and connect with fans, and will not stop posting what she enjoys despite the negative comments.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Patil's response echoes a pattern seen with several young Indian sportswomen who face scrutiny for non-cricket content. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has no formal policy on players' social media activity, but its 2023 code of conduct for centrally contracted women advises against posts that could bring the game into disrepute. As social media becomes a key revenue stream for athletes via brand endorsements, the trolling highlights the double standard: male cricketers routinely post lifestyle content without similar backlash. Whether the BCCI will issue any guidance remains to be seen.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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