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Shama Mohamed Supports Shami in Roza Controversy: Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has found himself in the middle of a controversy after a video of him drinking a hydration drink during the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia went viral. Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed, who had previously criticized Rohit Sharma, has now come forward to defend Shami.
Shami played a key role in India’s semifinal win over Australia on March 4 in Dubai. He was India’s top wicket-taker in the match, finishing with figures of 3/48 as India bowled Australia out for 264 runs in 49.3 overs. India went on to win the match by four wickets and secured a spot in the final.
Criticism for Not Fasting During Ramzan
Maulana Shahabuddin Rizvi, the national president of the All India Muslim Jamaat, criticized Shami for not observing Roza (fasting) during the match. He even called Shami a “criminal” for breaking his fast while playing.
“One of the compulsory duties in Islam is Roza (fasting). If a healthy person does not observe Roza, they are considered guilty. Mohammed Shami, a famous Indian cricketer, was seen drinking water or another beverage during a match,”
he told ANI.
Shama Mohamed Defends Shami
Shama Mohamed has strongly defended Shami, saying that Islam allows exceptions to fasting while traveling. She explained that as a cricketer playing away from home, Shami had every right to break his fast.
“In Islam, there is a clear rule about fasting during travel. When we are away from home, we don’t have to observe Roza. Mohammed Shami is traveling and playing an intense sport, so there is no obligation for him to fast. Islam is a very scientific religion, and it values good deeds more than anything else,”
she told ANI.
This statement comes after Shama Mohamed faced backlash for her now-deleted tweet criticizing Rohit Sharma. She had made remarks about his weight and called him the “most unimpressive Indian captain.” Her comments were condemned by former cricketers like Harbhajan Singh and Sunil Gavaskar.
Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali Supports Shami
Another Islamic scholar, Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali, also supported Shami. He pointed out that Islam gives people the option to skip fasting if they are traveling or unwell.
“Fasting is an important duty, but the Quran clearly states that travelers and sick people are allowed not to fast. Shami was on an international tour, so he had the choice. No one has the right to criticize him for that,”
he said.
Shami’s Performance in Champions Trophy 2025
With Jasprit Bumrah unavailable, Mohammed Shami has been leading India’s pace attack in the Champions Trophy. He made a strong start with a five-wicket haul against Bangladesh but went wicketless in matches against Pakistan and New Zealand. So far, he has taken eight wickets, making him India’s top wicket-taker in the tournament.
Shami will now focus on India’s final match against New Zealand on March 9 in Dubai. He will be aiming to win his first ICC tournament and help India lift the Champions Trophy.
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