After India’s loss against Pakistan on Sunday, Gautam Gambhir slammed trollers for challenging the integrity of Indian pacer Mohammed Shami.
In Dubai, Virat Kohli’s players were unable to defend a total of 152. As Pakistan’s openers chased it down in 17.5 overs, securing two key points in the T20 World Cup. Players’ criticism is nothing uncommon but on this occasion. Mohammed Shami faced the brunt of the insults and racial slurs, despite the fact that no Indian bowler took a wicket.
Gautam Gambhir, writing in his column for The Times of India, called the queries regarding Mohammed Shami’s loyalty to India and the team “nonsense.” If some athletes were considered more ‘dedicated’ than others due to their religion. He sounded concerned about the country’s future.
“…India lose to Pakistan on Sunday. By Monday/Tuesday, Mohammad Shami’s integrity towards his team and country was being questioned. How ridiculous can that be? Is it to say that Jasprit Bumrah or Bhuvneshwar Kumar were more committed because they belong to a certain religion? Where are we heading?” Gautam Gambhir further wrote
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As a result of the jeers, Mohammed Shami received widespread support from the cricket community. When India takes against New Zealand on Sunday, October 31. The pacer is expecting to return to play. While the BCCI has not issued an official statement on the matter. Kohli is anticipated to make a statement before the match.
Gautam Gambhir also spoke out against the controversy that emerged after Quinton de Kock of South Africa refused to take a knee in support of the fight against racism before the team’s match against the West Indies.
It’s a pity,’ remark the former Indian opener, who also stressed the significance of clarity on the subject.
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