Hindu extremists blamed Muslim bowler Mohammad Shami for India’s shocking defeat to Pakistan. A hate campaign against Muslim cricketers has begun.
Extremist Indians lost their temper over India’s shocking defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup played at the Dubai Cricket Stadium. Kardi
With the victory of Pakistan, the Muslim bowler of the Indian cricket team Muhammad Shami started being targeted by the Hindu extremists and he was declared a Pakistani spy.
Several personalities, including Indian journalist Barkha Dutt, former bowler Irfan Pathan and legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, have come out in defense to launch a hate campaign against Muhammad Shami on social media.
In a statement on micro-blogging site Twitter, Sachin Tendulkar said, “When we support Team India, every player who represents it is contradictory.”
Sachin Tendulkar said that Mohammad Shami is a very talented and world class bowler.
When we support #TeamIndia, we support every person who represents Team India. MdShami11 is a committed, world-class bowler. He had an off day like any other sportsperson can have.
I stand behind Shami & Team India.
– Sachin Tendulkar (sachin_rt) October 25, 2021
Defending Muhammad Shami in his tweet, Irfan Pathan said, “We have also been a part of the Pak-India war, where we were defeated but we were never told to go to Pakistan!” I am talking about India a few years ago.
Irfan Pathan said that “now this abuse against Muhammad Shami should be stopped”.
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 a few years back. THIS CRAP NEEDS TO STOP. #Shami
– Irfan Pathan (rIrfanPathan) October 25, 2021
Former Indian cricketer Sehwag defended the Muslim cricketer, saying “online attacks on Mohammad Shami have stunned him”.
Calling Mohammad Shami the champion, he said, “Whoever wears an Indian cape has more India in his heart than online critics.”
Encouraging Mohammad Shami, Sehwag said, “We are with you, show Jalwa in the next match, Shami.”
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. Show in the next match.
– Virender Sehwag (irevirendersehwag) October 25, 2021