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Mohammad Shami ( Image Credit: Twitter)
It was a hard day at office for the Indian team in their 20-20 World Cup opener as they suffered a humiliating 10 wicket loss to Pakistan. The Indians hardly competed in the match and were outplayed by their arch-rivals in all departments. While every bowler from the Indian camp received a bashing, Mohammaed Shami took the most beating as he gave 43 runs in 3.5 overs. Shami was on the receiving end of the disappointed fans who flooded the social media with vile abuse for the fast bowler.
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Shami, however, has found the backing of former India cricketer Virender Sehwag who slammed the trollers and said, “anyone who has represented the country “has India in their hearts far more than any online mob."
‘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," Sehwag added.
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
Other Indian players also came to Shami's rescue.
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
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
It was a rare off day for Shami who’s been bowling well for India across formats. Meanwhile, the loss has put India in a spot of bother. The team need to register a win against New Zealand to boost their hopes of qualification. On the other hand, if Pakistan beat New Zealand and New Zealand beat India, things could get tricky for the Men in Blue.