Cricketer Rohit Sharma has been trolled by a section of netizens for speaking against the cutting down of trees in Mumbai's Aarey Colony. The issue has been hogging media attention for more than a week just ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections. It's a polarized debate.

"Even if there is more to the story, nothing is worth cutting down something so vital. Part of Mumbai being slightly greener and slight difference in the temperature is mainly because of #AareyColony. How can we take that away, not to mention thousands of animals will displace," said the top-class Indian cricketer.

"GROW BANYAN TREES ON WANKHEDE STADIUM GROUNDS. JOIN ROHIT FOR THIS NOBLE INITIATIVE," said @indiaspeakspr.

Bollywood celebs have backed NGOs and activists on the issue of opposition to the cutting down of Aarey trees.