'Focused on nation's glory': Shami receives overwhelming support from family, clerics amid roza controversy
PTC News Desk: Amid controversy stroked by Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi surrounding Mohammed Shami's roz, Indian cricketer has been receiving overwhelming support from family and other Muslim clerics.
Right-arm seamer Mohammed Shami's cousin, Mumtaz, came out in support of his brother and said that he is playing for the country and called the people "shameful" who are blaming the cricketer for not keeping the "Roza".
During Ramzan, the 34-year-old player was seen drinking an energy drink during the semi-final clash against Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
"He is playing for the country. There are many Pakistani players who have not kept 'Roza' and are playing matches, so this is nothing new. It is very shameful that such things are being said about him. We will tell Mohammed Shami not to pay attention to these things and prepare for the match on March 9," Mumtaz said.
#WATCH | Amroha, Uttar Pradesh: Dr Mumtaz, cousin of Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, says, "He is playing for the country. There are many Pakistani players who have not kept 'Roza' and are playing matches, so this is nothing new. It is very shameful that such things are being said… https://t.co/mPd1Mgbws6 pic.twitter.com/GeHBgFuIop — ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2025
Shami, who played a key role in India's victory with figures of 3/48 in 10 overs, has now climbed to the second spot in the list of highest wicket-takers. So far in the mega event, the speedster has grabbed eight wickets in four matches at an average of 19.88.
Earlier, President of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi stoked a controversy by calling Indian-cricketer Mohammed Shami "a criminal" for not observing 'Roza' during Ramzan.
- ANI
