Mohammed Shami spoke his heart in an interview recently as he was asked whether it is right for India to play against Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Although the final squad was snatched away, Shami has given a direct reply to the matter.
The Indian team has announced its squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, and it had no place for the legendary Pesar Mohammed Shami. He will provide facilities against Pakistan in a group stage game on 14 September.
There has been a lot of upheaval in India and Pakistan, in which political tension between the two countries is increasing. On the other hand, Mohammed Shami clearly mentioned that he was available for the Asia Cup selection, in which there was no doubt on his fitness.
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Mohammed Shami gives a blunt scene to play against Pakistan in the Asia Cup
Apart from selection cases, Mohammed Shami was questioned on another case, which has also taken the internet from the storm. He was asked about his opinion whether India should play against Pakistan in the continental championship.
“I stay out of controversies. The government and the board decide, and we follow,” Shami said in response to News24. Asked if it is different against Pakistan than other teams, or if it is treated like another sport, Shami said it is really different.
He said, “Pakistan playing is different due to fan craze, but for players, it is about performing.” He confirmed that a game against Pakistan is not just one match, it is a feeling for the pride of fans and Indian players.
Shami also clarified her sledging moments against Pakistan
Mohammed Shami asked if he was upset with a possible sledging incident playing against Pakistan in his long career, which included several matches against neighboring veterans.
“Nobody. I only got upset once in a test when someone was wasting time. I asked them to play my gameThis is my aggression, “Shami replied.
Shami was a part of the Games against Pakistan at every ICC event, including the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy Final and ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and was also played in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, which was held in India.
However, Shami said that he could not remember any such incident of sledging in favor of Pakistan, as experienced Pesar had mentioned the hatred on social media. People target him because he is a Muslim who bothers the Indian cricketer. Shami Was transferred by religious hatred shown to speedster,
“Some target me, because I am a Muslim, especially after Pakistan matches. I don’t care. I am not a machine. I will have good and bad days. When I play for my country, I focus on winning wickets and winning, not on social media. Trolling does not affect me because I am asked about the general media.”
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