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Sanjana Ganesan Slams Trolls Targeting Son Angad: ‘Our Son Is Not Your Entertainment’

Mumbai, April 28 – Sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan, wife of cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, has fiercely called out online trolls who mocked her 1.5-year-old son, Angad, during an IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Wankhede Stadium on April 27. Her powerful Instagram response addressed insensitive comments about Angad’s neutral expression, igniting a broader conversation about online bullying of celebrity kids.

What Sparked the Controversy?

Trigger: A viral three-second clip showed Angad in the stands, appearing unenthused as Bumrah took four wickets in MI’s 54-run win.
Troll Comments:
- “Bumrah picks a 4-fer and Angad is still not impressed.”
- “Angad’s face shows 2023 WC final trauma.”
- “Kid looks under pressure with a star dad.”

Sanjana’s Emotional Instagram Response

“Our son is NOT a topic for your entertainment,” Sanjana wrote on Instagram, reposted by Bumrah. “Jasprit and I do everything to keep Angad away from social media because the internet is a despicable, vile place. We were there to support Jasprit, nothing else.”
She condemned terms like “trauma” and “depression” used for her toddler: “Throwing around words like trauma and depression about a baby is sad. You know NOTHING about our son. A little honesty and kindness goes a long way.” Sanjana clarified Angad was simply tired, sharing a post-match clip of him smiling.

Support Pouring In

Jasprit Bumrah: Reposted Sanjana’s story without comment.
Celebrity Backing:
- Anushka Sharma: “Moms shouldn’t have to fight trolls to protect their kids.”
- Ritika Sajdeh: “Disgusting how low people stoop.”
Fans on X: #StandWithSanjana trended with 80,000 posts, praising her stance.

Psychology Experts Weigh In

Dr. Divya Jain: “Trolling kids based on brief clips risks parents overprotecting them, curbing their freedom.”
Child Rights Advocate: “Public shaming of minors online is a form of digital abuse.”