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Mohammed Shami ( Image Credit: Twitter)
India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been subjected to vile abuse on social media by a section of fans after India’s loss to Pakistan in the 20-20 World Cup. While every Indian bowler was taken apart by Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in their unbeaten 152 run stand that gave Pakistan a 10 wicket win, Shami had the worst figures and gave 43 runs in 3.5 overs.
The pacer, however, has found the support of the Indian cricket fraternity, who have sided with Shami and slammed the trollers. Virender Sehwag was the first one to come to Shami's rescue and said that Shami has more India in his heart than the people who are trolling him. Ace spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who has not been selected in the India squad for the 20-20 World Cup also took to his Twitter account and said he is proud of Shami. Senior players like VVS Laxman, Irfan Pathan, Aakash Chopra, Yusuf Pathan also took to their social media accounts to lend support to Mohammed Shami.
Mohammed Shami has been a stellar performer for India for eight years, playing a significant role in many a victory. He can't be defined by one performance. My best wishes are always with him. I urge fans & followers of the game to support @MdShami11 and the Indian team.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 25, 2021
Jo log Mohammad Shami ke baare mein ghatiya baaten kar rahe hain, unse meri ek hi vinanti hai. Aap cricket na dekhen. Aur aapki kami mehsoos bhi nahi hogi. #Shami #355WicketsforIndia.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 25, 2021
@MdShami11 is an Indian cricketer and we are proud of him. To target him after the loss against Pak is pathetic.
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) October 25, 2021
We are so proud of you @MdShami11 bhaiya 🇮🇳
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) October 25, 2021
We love you @MdShami11 🇮🇳 #Shami
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 25, 2021
Online trolls are the ones who earlier used to burn effigies and throw paint-stones at player’s houses…with an online profile without a face worthy of a profile pic. 🤨
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 25, 2021
Even I was part of #IndvsPak battles on the field where we have lost but never been told to go to Pakistan! I’m talking about 🇮🇳 of few years back. THIS CRAP NEEDS TO STOP. #Shami
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 25, 2021
The online attack on Mohammad Shami is shocking and we stand by him. He is a champion and Anyone who wears the India cap has India in their hearts far more than any online mob. With you Shami. Agle match mein dikado jalwa.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 25, 2021
Criticising is fine but khiladiyon ko abuse nahi karna chahiye. Ye game hai, better team on that day won. Inhi cricketers ne India ko bohot matches jitaye hain pichle kuch saalon mein. Aur haar kar jeetne wale ko hi baazigar kehte hai na! #indiaVsPakistan #INDvPAK #T20WorldCup21 pic.twitter.com/cLqNmbRQ9T
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) October 25, 2021
Meanwhile, the loss against Pakistan has put India in a tricky position. The team need to regroup and beat New Zealand. If Pakistan beat New Zealand and New Zealand beat India, then Virat Kohli’s men could be in a spot of bother.