• Mohammed Shami claimed his second five-wicket haul of the ODI World Cup 2023 against Sri Lanka.

  • Shami's peculiar gesture during the match attracted controversial comments from Pakistan cricket fans.

ODI World Cup 2023: Pakistan fans feel India pacer Mohammed Shami skipped ‘sajda’ midway; here is the viral video
Pakistan fans feel India pacer Mohammed Shami skipped 'sajda' midway; here is the viral video, ODI World Cup 2023 (Image source: Twitter)

India pacer Mohammed Shami has taken the cricket world by storm with his back-to-back stellar performances in the ODI World Cup 2023. The right-arm pacer claimed his second five-wicket haul in the tournament against Sri Lanka and played a pivotal role in his side’s massive 302-run victory.

With 14 wickets in just three matches, Shami has proven himself a key player in India’s World Cup. His impeccable line and length, combined with lethal pace, have left opposition batters struggling. The 33-year-old’s contributions have been instrumental in India’s journey through the tournament.

However, it’s not just his stunning bowling skills that have been making headlines; an incident during India vs Sri Lanka encounter at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday raised eyebrows and stirred a big controversy.

Mohammed Shami’s peculiar gesture

During his exceptional bowling display against the Lankans, a video of Shami quickly gained widespread attention on various social media platforms. In this viral video, the Amroha-born pacer was observed sitting on the ground, seemingly exhausted because of the highly hot and humid weather conditions in Mumbai.

However, the moment sparked a big debate among cricket fans, particularly those from Pakistan, who speculated that Shami  intentionally skipped the ‘sajda’ tradition.

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Pakistan fans’ out of the box reaction

Pakistan cricket enthusiasts expressed their opinions on social media, trying to give the incident a communal shade. While some questioned Shami’s commitment to his faith, others claimed that he avoided his religious practice due to the pressure from the Indian government and other reasons.

The controversy surrounding Shami’s ‘sajda’ is mainly fuelled by speculation. While the video shows the speedster sitting on the ground and not performing the ‘sajda,’ it is essential to remember that fatigue and exhaustion after a physically demanding performance can be genuine reasons for not observing the tradition. Jumping to conclusions without understanding the context can lead to misunderstandings and unfair criticisms.

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