Mohammed Shami on target of online abusers after India’s loss to Pakistan
Mohammed Shami is on the target of online abuse after India’s loss to Pakistan.
The 31-year-old pacer became the object of the online trollers’ target after he failed to impress with his performance at last night’s key match against Pakistan.
Indian trolls accused Shami of ‘deliberate’ poor performance against Pakistan.
Though it was a bad day for Shami, who failed to pick up a wicket and conceded 43 runs in 3.5 overs.
And being an Indian Muslim he becomes an instant target of an Islamophobic attack!
Mohammad Shami is the only Muslim cricketer on the Indian Cricket Team playing in the ICC Men’s-XI Cricket World Cup.
Social media users in India abused the baller and Shami was repeatedly asked by the trolls how much he had sold himself for against Pakistan, and the exchange grew increasingly heated and shameful.
Indian journalist Abhishek Baxi took to Twitter pointing out how Sanghis have started abusing Md. Shami after the loss.
Sanghis have started abusing Md. Shami after the loss.
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Your move, @imVkohli and everyone else. pic.twitter.com/38Rx1BaA52
— Abhishek Baxi (@baxiabhishek) October 24, 2021
The social media feed showed a nasty image of how Indians respect their national player!
These are some of the comments on Mohammed Shami’s Instagram account. The hyper-nationalist Indian cricket fans have unleashed worst form of communal abuse on Shami for India’s loss against Pakistan. Not surprised at all because this is what India is famous for. #IndvsPak pic.twitter.com/KCsSzAr5y3
— Saif (@isaifpatel) October 24, 2021
I am really sorry for what you are going through @MdShami11 , It wasn’t just you who didn’t perform according to the fans well but it’s only you who’s getting all the abuse. I don’t know why? 🙏🏻#INDvPAK #Shami pic.twitter.com/hbmUXm4CuI
— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) October 25, 2021
And fortunate there were some sane voices, who came out voicing their support for Shami.
Among them were former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan and other Indian cricketers.
In a tweet, Irfan wrote, “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 India of a few years back.”
He wrote in caps words, “THIS CRAP NEEDS TO STOP. Shami.”
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
Harbhajan Singh also defended Mohammad Shami and said,” We love you Shami.”
We love you @MdShami11 🇮🇳 #Shami
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 25, 2021
Virender Sehwag former Indian opener in a tweet said, “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.”
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
Indian defeat by the hand of Pakistan yet again brought the shameful face of Islamophobic Indians.
Meanwhile, support for Shami is also pouring in on social media:
The islamophobic hate against #shami with aspersions on his patriotism and his commitment to the country. If this and the state enabled hatred against Indian minorities is not worth taking a knee, I don’t know what is @imVkohli @BCCI
— Rana Ayyub (@RanaAyyub) October 25, 2021
Do this for #Shami in the next match. pic.twitter.com/P0rzUGHXpy
— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) October 25, 2021
You are our Proud, We stand with you#Shami #WeStandWithShami@MdShami11 ❤️pic.twitter.com/N5xRxNye0Q
— Shivam Jaiswal (@7jaiswalshivam) October 25, 2021
https://twitter.com/CRICOSOME/status/1452585097723400197
Agar apna captan 'Musalmaan' hota toh aaj 'Gaddar' ghoshit kar diya gaya hota. #indiaVsPakistan pic.twitter.com/bMMwc5Ulro
— Sanjay Raut (JCB Waale) (@Sanjayraut_) October 24, 2021
Agar apna captan 'Musalmaan' hota toh aaj 'Gaddar' ghoshit kar diya gaya hota. #indiaVsPakistan pic.twitter.com/bMMwc5Ulro
— Sanjay Raut (JCB Waale) (@Sanjayraut_) October 24, 2021
