'Sharam karo yaar...' - Mohammed Shami responds to cheating claims by Pakistan Journalist in ODI World Cup 2023

Pakistan media's agenda as well as spreading hatred towards the Indian team and India is nothing new. But this time around, a section of Pakistan media have crossed all boundaries and have accused the Indian Cricket Board as well as Apex Cricket Council of doctoring the DRS as well as allowing the Indian team bowlers to use suspicious balls.

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Amid all these backlashes and baseless arguments which have been put by Pakistan media now, the Indian star speedster Mohammed Shami has come up with a befitting reply to it. The star India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been in outstanding form during the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, consistently taking wickets and making a lasting impact. Despite India's impressive unbeaten run, there has been controversy surrounding their performance. Certain Pakistani journalists and former players have alleged that India is engaging in unfair practices in this prestigious tournament. Nevertheless, in his recent Instagram story, Shami addressed these allegations and shared some meaningful insights.

Mohammad Shami wrote on his Instagram story: “Sharm karo yaar game par focus karo na ki faltu bakwas par kabhi to dusre ki success ko enjoy kia karo, Chii yaar ICC World Cup hai apka local cricket tournament, nahi hai or aap player hi the naa. Wasim bhai ne samjhaya hai explain kia tha phir bhi. Apne player, apne Wasim Akram par yakin nahi apko apna tarif karne main lage hai janab aap to just like a wow.”

Let’s look at the story posted by Shami;

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Mohammed Shami giving reply to Pakistani experts. pic.twitter.com/xwgsY31rU9

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 8, 2023

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Shami has been in sublime form in the ODI World Cup 2023

In the ongoing ODI World Cup, Shami had to start as a reserve initially. But fate had different intentions. Due to injuries affecting key players, Shami was granted the chance to make an impact. In addition to it, in the four matches which the star India bowler has played in the tournament he has played, the right-arm seamer has amassed 16 wickets with an extraordinary average of 7 along with one 4-fer and two 5-fer to his name already.

Shami started his World Cup 2023 campaign against New Zealand and then against England where he was exceptional, as he secured nine wickets in just two games. On November 2, during a match against Sri Lanka, Shami achieved the milestone of becoming India's all-time leading wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup, surpassing legendary figures like Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath. He has now accounted for 47 dismissals in 15 matches that Shami has played for the Indian team.