India pacer Mohammed Shami has strongly criticized former Pakistani cricketer Hasan Raza for making u??nfounded allegatio?ns against the Men in Blue.

Raza, during an appearance on a Pakistani television channel, made a peculiar claim that the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are providing India with a special set of cricket balls, giving them an unfair advantage in terms of ball performance during the ODI World Cup 2023.

Hasan Raza’s out-of-context remarks on India

Raza said that India are performing exceptionally well with the ball during their bowling innings in the ongoing World Cup. He raised concerns about several close DRS (Decision Review System) calls going in India’s favour and mentioned that the ICC or the BCCI might be providing them with different balls, potentially coated for enhanced swing in the second innings. The 41-year-old called for an investigation into the matter.

“We are seeing that when they are batting, they bat really well and suddenly the ball starts doing things when India bowl. There have been 7-8 close DRS calls that have gone in their favour. The way Siraj and Shami were swinging the ball, it seemed like the ICC or the BCCI were giving them different and suspicious balls in the second innings. There needs to be an inspection done on the ball. There could also be an extra layer of coating on the ball for swing,” Raza said in his statement.

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Mohammed Shami’s retaliation on Hasan Raza’s comments

Shami hit back at Raza ?by strongly criticizing him for his thoughts. The 33-year-old cricketer also added that it is an ICC tournament, not a local cricketing affair.

“Sharm karo yaar game par focus karo na ki faltu bakwas par kabhi to dusre ki success ko enjoy kia karo, Chii yaar ICC World Cup hai apka local cricket tournament, nahi hai or aap player hi the naa,” wrote Shami in his Instagram story.

Shami added that former cricketer Wasim Jaffer has already opined on this scenario, and Raza should mark his believe his country’s former players.

“Wasim bhai ne samjhaya hai explain kia tha phir bhi. Apne Wasim Akram par yakin nahi apko apna tarif karne main lage hai janab aap to just like a wow,” wrote Shami in his Instagram story,” the Amroha-born cricketer mentioned.

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The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 has been a thrilling and action-packed tournament so far, with several teams showcasing their talent and fighting for supremacy. India, in particular, has been riding high on a wave of success, with a flawless record in the tournament and already securing their spot in the semi-finals. While cricket enthusiasts from across the globe have applauded India’s impressive performance, it has not been without controversy.

Hasan Raza’s accusations on India spark controversy

Amid India’s stellar run in the World Cup, veteran Pakistani cricketer Hasan Raza made a serious allegation against the Indian cricket team. In a live show, Raza accused the Men in Blue of receiving favouritism from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He? went as far as to call for an investigation? into the matter.

Raza alleges India is receiving help from ICC and BCCI

Raza’s accusations came after India’s seventh consecutive win in the tournament. He pointed to the behaviour of the cricket ball, claiming that it seemed to behave differently when India was bowling. According to him, the ball exhibited more seam and swing, giving India an unfair advantage. Raza also alluded to certain Decision Review System (DRS) decisions that appeared to favour India. He questioned whether it was the ICC, BCCI, or the umpires who were contributing to this perceived advantage.

“It is surprising that when India is batting the ball behaves normally, but once they start bowling the ball starts to seam and swing. A few DRS decisions have also gone India’s way. No idea if ICC is helping here or the BCCI or the umpires in the middle,” said Raza.

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It’s worth noting that India’s bowlers have been in exceptional form in the 2023 World Cup. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj have consistently delivered outstanding performances, leaving opposition batters baffled and struggling. Shami’s recent fifer against Sri Lanka earned him the Player of the Match title, further emphasizing India’s bowling prowess.

Aakash Chopra’s blunt response to Hasan Raza

As Raza’s allegations gained traction, India’s former cricketer and renowned commentator, Aakash Chopra, couldn’t resist responding. Aakash took to X (formerly Twitter) to respond to Raza’s accusations and delivered a sharp retort, implying that Raza’s claims were more in the realm of satire or comedy.

“Is it a serious cricket show? If not, please mention ‘satire’ ‘comedy’ in English somewhere. I mean…it might be written in Urdu already but unfortunately, I can’t read/understand it;” wrote Aakash.

Is it a serious cricket show? If not, please mention ‘satire�?‘comedy�?in English somewhere. I mean…it might be written in Urdu already but unfortunately, I can’t read/understand it. 🙏🏽 //t.co/BXnmCpgbXy

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 3, 2023

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