Team India Pacer Mohammed Shami on Cheating Accusations in the World Cup
The pacer of Indian cricket team Mohammed Shami emerged as the top wicket-taker in the Cricket World Cup 2023, bagging 24 scalps in just 7 matches. His heroic performances with the ball took India as far as the final of the event. While the entire India celebrated the success of Shami, some bizarre accusations came from Pakistan, with former player Hasan Raza accusing the Indian team of 'cheating'. Raza suggested that Shami and Indian bowlers were given different balls in comparison to the opposing team. Reflecting on the accusations, Shami was left scratching his head. Shami said that the people across the border couldn't digest his success.
Shami said, "I pray to God that 10 bowlers come up with my kind of performance. I am not jealous of anyone. If you start enjoying the success of others, you will become a better player.”
He further added that "I have been hearing a lot since the last couple of days. I was not a part of the playing XI in the initial matches. When I was drafted into the team, I took five wickets. In the next two games, I dismissed 4 and 5 batters. Some of the Pakistani players couldn't digest my success. Actually, they think they are the best. According to me, a player who performs on time is the best.”