India pacer Mohammed Shami has taken the cricket world by storm with his back-to-back stellar performances in the ODI World Cup 2023. The right-arm pacer claimed his second five-wicket haul in the tournament against Sri Lanka and played a pivotal role in his side’s massive 302-run victory.
With 14 wickets in just three matches, Shami has proven himself a key player in India’s World Cup. His impeccable line and length, combined with lethal pace, have left opposition batters struggling. The 33-ye🥀ar-old’s contributions have been instrumental in India’s journey through the tournament.
However, it’s not just his stunning 🦂bowling skills that have been making headlines; an incident during India vs Sri Lanka encounter at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday raised eyebrows and stirred a big controversy.
Mohammed Shami’s peculiar gesture
During his exceptional bowling display against the Lankans, a video of Shami quickly gained widespread attention on various social media platforms. In this viral video, the Amroha-born pacer was observed sitting on the ground, seemingly exhausted because of the highly hot and humid﷽ weather conditions in Mumbai.
However, the moment sparked a big debate among cricket fans, particularly those from Pakistan, who speculated that Shami int𝕴entio♛nally skipped the ‘sajda’ tradition.
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Pakistan fans’ out of the box reaction
Pakistan cricket enthusiasts expre🐻ssed their opinions on social media, tr⛦ying to give the incident a communal shade. While some questioned Shami’s commitment to his faith, others claimed that he avoided his religious practice due to the pressure from the Indian government and other reasons.
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— سیدہ میمونہ شیرازی🇵🇰 (@MaimoonaSherazi)
— Muhammad Imran Sharif (@Arain_Emran)
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The controveಞrsy surrounding Shami’s ‘sajda’ is mainly fuelled by sp🤪eculation. While the video shows the speedster sitting on the ground and not performing the ‘sajda,’ it is essential to remember that fatigue and exhaustion after a physically demanding performance can be genuine reasons for not observing the tradition. Jumping to conclusions without understanding the context can lead to misunderstandings and unfair criticisms.
