WATCH: Mohammed Shami slams Pakistan players for creating controversy during ODI World Cup 2023

Mohammed Shami was the game changer for India in the tournament since his inclusion. The bowler ended as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 24 wickets in 7 matches of the competition.

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India lost the final of the ODI World Cup 2023, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This was their second loss in the ODI World Cup final since 2003 where they lost against the same opponent. Rohit Sharma’s side was the most formidable side winning 10 matches in a row up until the final. Pat Cummins’s side did their homework perfectly and showed an all-round performance in the showdown. 

Mohammed Shami was the game changer for India in the tournament since his inclusion. The bowler ended as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 24 wickets in 7 matches of the competition. He has three five-wicket and one four-wicket haul in the recently ended mega event. 

With 55 wickets in 18 matches, he is India's all-time leading wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup. Shami has now dismissed conspiracy claims made by Pakistan players in an interview. Shami is the PUMA brand ambassador, he explained the charges and how they affected him. During the competition, he also lashed former Pakistan players. 

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Jo hai upar wala dene wala hai: Mohammed Shami

Shami said, "Mujhe kabhi jalan nahi hoti. Agar aap dusre ke success ko enjoy karna sikh loge toh much better player banoge aap. Main kuch nahi karta. Jo hai upar wala dene wala hai (I don't get jealous, if you are not enjoying others' success then you are not learning. I only believe in what the almighty plans for me)."

"Jab khel raha that World Cup, toh 5 wickets liye, 4 wickets aur fir se 5 wickets liye. Kuch Pakistan ke players ko ye baat hajam nahi ho rahi toh mai kya karu. Kyuki unke dimaag mein ye hai ki ham best hai. Bhai best woh hota hai jo time per perform kare....aap usme controversy banaya chale ja rahe ho,,ki tumhe baal kuch aur colour ki mil rahi hai..kisi aur company ki mil rahi hai....Sudhar jao yaar." 

India will face Australia in the 5-match T20I series. Suryakumar Yadav will captain the national side for the first time. The first match is set to take place Thursday at Vizag. 

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