Only RaGa supported Shami: Congress after India's WC semifinal victory
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While Team India fans rejoiced Mohammed Shami's seven-wicket haul against New Zealand in the ICC World Cup semifinal match on Wednesday, Congress leader Srinivas BV recalled when he was trolled in 2021 after India's defeat to Pakistan.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Congress leader stated that only Rahul Gandhi stood with the Indian pacer when "high Hindu-Muslim" devotees abused him.
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आज से कुछ सालों पहले जब हिन्दू-मुस्लिम की भांग पीकर भक्त Mohd Shami को गालियां दे रहे थे,
— Srinivas BV (@srinivasiyc) November 15, 2023
तब Shami के साथ सिर्फ @RahulGandhi खड़े थे। https://t.co/3gh7cwf8eB
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Know why Shami was trolled on social media in 2021
To recall, trolls on social media targeted the Indian pacer for his religion after the Men in Blue lost to Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup opener in 2021.
Other than Gandhi, former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) supremo Asaduddin Owaisi, among other politicians, condemned the trolling and extended their support for Shami.
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Modi lauds Shami's match-winning bowling
Meanwhile, Shami's performance also received recognition from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Taking to X, Modi said, "Today's Semi Final has been even more special thanks to stellar individual performances too."
"The bowling by Mohammed Shami in this game and also through the World Cup will be cherished by cricket lovers for generations to come. Well played Shami!" he added.
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Here's Modi post on X
Today’s Semi Final has been even more special thanks to stellar individual performances too.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 15, 2023
The bowling by @MdShami11 in this game and also through the World Cup will be cherished by cricket lovers for generations to come.
Well played Shami!
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RaGa reacts to Shami's 7-wicket haul against New Zealand
Shami also received praise from Gandhi once again, who labeled him his man of the match.
"Superb bowling by man of the match, Mohammad Shami! His consistent match-winning performances have made him a standout player in this World Cup," the former Congress president tweeted.
Notably, Shami conceded 57 runs in 9.5 overs against the Kiwis.
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Here's Gandhi's post on Shami
Superb bowling by man of the match, Mohammad Shami!
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 15, 2023
His consistent match winning performances have made him a standout player in this World Cup. pic.twitter.com/x14gZe2OZe
What Next?
India beat NZ to reach their fourth World Cup final
On Wednesday, India defeated New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium to reach their fourth ICC World Cup final. The Men in Blue defended 397, restricting the Black Caps to 327/10.
While Shami grabbed a match-winning seven-wicket haul, New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell's century went in vain.
The hosts will now play either South Africa or Australia in the final of the tournament.