Mohammed Shami’s family member fires back as pacer faces vicious attacks amid Roza controversy
Published - 06 Mar 2025, 05:50 PM
Table of Contents
India National Cricket Team player Mohammed Shami's cousin Mumtaz has come out in favor of the pacer amid criticism related to not fasting. He said that his brother is playing for the country and didn't commit any crime by not keeping Roza.
India National Cricket Team fast bowler Mohammed Shami came under serious criticism during the game against Australia National Cricket Team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Mohammed Shami came under scrutiny for consuming energy drinks
The semi-final of the tournament took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on the 4th.
Shami came under scrutiny for consuming energy drinks during the match. The fast bowler was targeted for not fasting during Ramadan.
Things got even worse when All India Muslim Jamaat Maulana Bareilvi went hard at the pacer, saying that he committed a crime by not keeping Roza.
By not keeping 'Roza' he (Mohammed Shami) has committed a crime - All India Muslim Jamaat Maulana Bareilvi
Maulana Bareilvi said that by drinking an energy drink, Shami sent the wrong message to people. Speaking to ANI, he said: "By not keeping 'Roza' he (Mohammed Shami) has committed a crime. He should not do this. In the eyes of Shariat, he is a criminal. He will have to answer God.
One of the compulsory duties is 'Roza' (fasting). If any healthy man or woman doesn't observe 'Roza', they will be a big criminal. A famous cricket personality of India, Shami had water or some other beverage during a match. People were watching him. If he is playing, it means he is healthy. In such a condition, he did not observe 'Roza' and even had water...This sends a wrong message among people," Maulana Bareilvi stated.
It is very shameful that such things are being said about him - Mohammed Shami's cousin
Shami's cousin Mumtaz, however, didn't shy away from giving it back to critics. He said that it is very shameful that such things are being said about him. He added that they would convey to the pacer not to take these things seriously. He said:
"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 told ANI.
Shami has played a key role for the India National Cricket Team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The pacer is the leading wicket-taker for his team in the tournament as he has picked 8 wickets at an average of over 19. He also bagged three scalps against Australia.
Shami will be next seen in action during the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand. The match will be played on Sunday (9th March) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.
