Congress leader Shama Mohamed supported cricketer Mohammad Shami’s decision to forgo fasting while traveling and playing during Ramadan. She said, “...In Islam, there is a very important thing during Ramzan. When we are travelling, we don't need to fast (Roza), so Mohammed Shami is travelling and he's not at his own place. He's playing a sport where he can be very thirsty. Nobody insists that when you're playing a sport, you have to fast...It is your deeds which are very important. It (Islam) is a very scientific religion...”
12 March,2025 09:21 PM IST
Congress spokesperson Dr. Shama Mohamed criticized Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, calling him "overweight" and "the most unimpressive captain India has ever had." Her comments came after Sharma was dismissed for 15 runs off 17 balls in India's Champions Trophy match against New Zealand, which India won by 44 runs. In a now-deleted post, Mohamed wrote, "Rohit Sharma is fat for a sportsman! Need to lose weight! And of course, the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had!" Mohamed faced backlash online for her remarks and later deleted the post. Pawan Khera, Chairman of the Media & Publicity Department of the All India Congress Committee, clarified that Mohamed had been asked to remove the post. Defending her comment, Mohamed said it was a general remark about the fitness of sportspeople and was not meant to body-shame Sharma. The criticism sparked strong reactions, including from Shehzad Poonawala, a member of the ruling BJP, who took a jab at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Additionally, Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi disagreed with Mohamed's comments. This is not the first time Rohit Sharma has faced criticism over his fitness. Former South African cricketer Daryll Cullinan had also raised concerns about Sharma’s fitness in the past, comparing him to Virat Kohli.
03 March,2025 04:10 PM IST
MD Shami is set to play in an ODI against Pakistan after a gap of 10 years. The last time Shami featured in a 50-over match against their arch-rivals was in 2015. As the match approaches, Shami's family and well-wishers are praying for India’s victory. They are optimistic and believe that Shami should aim to take at least six to seven wickets in the game. Watch video for more details.
23 February,2025 05:57 PM IST
India fast bowler Mohammed Shami was bestowed with the Arjuna Award on 9 January 2024 by the President of India Droupadi Murmu. Shami's name was recommended by the Board of Control for Cricket in India after his sensational outing in the ODI World Cup 2023.
09 January,2024 05:02 PM IST
World Cup 2023: Mohammed Shami, the ace Indian pacer on November 23 recalled the moment when Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Team India and himself. The Highest wicketkeeper of the ICC World Cup 2023 Shami, said that it means a lot when Prime Minister praises himself. Shami also mentioned that it was important
24 November,2023 11:35 AM IST | Mumbai
On 19th November, Australia defeated India by 6 wickets to win the ICC World Cup Final 2023. When asked about the reasons for losing the ICC World Cup final, Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami said, "The thing was that we did not have enough runs. If we had 300 runs, we would have easily defended it...". Additionally, the cricketer also spoke on the UP government's decision to build a stadium in his village and on PM Modi meeting the Indian Cricket team after the match. Shami said that after losing the world cup when the morale was down, then PM’s presence increased the confidence.
23 November,2023 06:15 PM IST
Two days after the debacle, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting Indian players in the dressing room right after the match and consoling the crestfallen players. The video has come amid widespread disappointment among Indian fans after the World Cup Final loss at the hands of Australia. Team India faced a heart-breaking loss to Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Final on November 19. Despite the disappointment, the top wicket-taker in the tournament, Mohammed Shami expressed his gratitude to fans for their support. India came close to clinching the World Cup trophy after 12 years. So far, India has reached the finals of the World Cup four times and came out victorious two times in 1983 and 2011 whereas lost to Australia on both occasions in 2003 and 2023.
21 November,2023 10:55 AM IST
In a repeat of the Asia Cup final, Mohammed Siraj's sensational spell was shadowed by Mohammed Shami who took the onus to send India to the semi-finals of the World Cup after a thumping 302-run victory at the Wankhede Stadium on November 02. Following the remarkable victory Indian Cricket Fans were on cloud nine. India won the match against Sri Lanks on November 2. Watch their epic reactions
03 November,2023 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai
India maintained an unbeaten streak as it defeated England by 100 runs on Sunday. From Rohit Sharma’s smart thinking to Mohammed Shami’s fantastic bowling, former cricketer Jatin Paranjape analyses the ODI between India and England and highlights what made India take over the defending team in the ICC World Cup 2023. Watch the video to know more.
30 October,2023 04:20 PM IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad put up a sterling bowling display and restricted Gujarat Titans to 162 for 7 in their encounter at the DY Patil Stadium here on Monday. Gujarat Titan skipper Hardik lost his cool multiple times during the loss. Hardik was seen abusing GT teammates Sai Sudarshan and Mohammed Shami for their mistakes on the field
12 April,2022 10:26 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
