However, After India’s defeat to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021. Aakash Chopra has come forth to condemn the internet hatred and mocking directed at Indian pacer Mohammed Shami.
In Dubai, Virat Kohli’s team was unable to defend 152 runs. Mohammed Shami’s statistics of 0/43 are the most costly. While most Indian players struggled in the match. The fast bowler and his family were specifically targeted on social media with racial slurs and abuse. Since then, members of the cricket community from all across the world have sent messages of support.
“I deplore what is happening to Mohammed Shami. There are two-three facets to this, let me tell you. Firstly, it’s the team that wins and it’s the team that loses… A dropped catch, problems in bowling or run-scoring, players don’t do it on purpose, no? Every time you wear the Indian colors you go there to win and there’s nothing more an Indian cricketer wants than an Indian win. Should one player be targeted? Absolutely not. There’s neither a single hero in a team nor a single villain, that is not possible because it’s a team game.” Aakash Chopra said
The online bullies were then slammed by Aakash Chopra. He claimed that a few thousand people operating under the guise of anonymity throw the country into shame. The cricketer-turned-broadcaster also stated that he supports Mohammed Shami and the Indian team as a whole.
Mohammed Shami
Since the trolling began, several present and former cricketers have spoken out in support of Mohammed Shami. However, neither the BCCI nor the team players currently in the UAE have made any public statements on the matter.
India will now play New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. Aakash Chopra, speaking on the team’s qualification scenarios, stated that a win in this game is critical for India’s semi-final hopes.
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