• Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi has called Mohammed Shami a criminal for not observing roza during the months of Ramazan.

  • Shami has bagged 8 wickets so far in the Champions Trophy 2025.

Fans slam Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi for his derogatory remarks on Mohammed Shami during Champions Trophy 2025
Shahabuddin Razvi and Mohammed Shami (Image Source: X)

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Amidst India’s triumphant run in the Champions Trophy 2025, a new controversy has erupted around India’s star pacer Mohammed Shami. During the semi-final clash against Australia, a visual of Shami drinking some kind of liquid circulated on social media. Shami was expected to observe ‘Roza’ or fast during the holy month of Ramzan. However, due to his commitments during the match, the star pacer decided to skip the fasting and focus on his play instead.

Shahabuddin Razvi calls Mohammed Shami a criminal for not observing Roza

After the photograph of him drinking liquid went viral on social media, the President of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi has come out and attacked Shami for not observing Roza and called him a criminal in the eyes of 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, Mohammed 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. By not keeping ‘Roza’, he has committed a crime. He should not do this. In the eyes of Shariat, he is a criminal. He will have to answer God,” he said during an interview with ANI.

Shami’s remarkable performance in Champions Trophy 2025

Shami has been one of the standout performers with the ball in the Champions Trophy 2025, showcasing his skill and consistency throughout the tournament. In four matches, Shami has bowled 32 overs, claiming 8 wickets at an impressive average of 19.88. His ability to generate pace and movement has troubled the opposition, with Shami’s standout performance coming in the crucial knockout stages, where his precision and wicket-taking ability helped India gain the upper hand. His solid all-round performances, including a crucial 5-wicket haul against Bangladesh, have been instrumental in India’s progress to the final. With a sharp economy rate and his knack for breaking partnerships, Shami has proven to be a key player in India’s bowling arsenal during the tournament.

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