Veteran lyricist javed akhtar has come out in support of Indian Cricketer Mohammed Shami after he Facted Backlash for not observing a fast during Ramzan.
The Cricketer, Who is Playing in the ICC champions trophy 2025Was Seen Drinking Water during a Match Between India and Australia in Dubai, Drawing Criticism from Religious Leader Maulana Shahabuddin razvi baareilvi, who labelled HIS ACTIONS SIS SUS ACES SIS ACES ACES
Responding to the Controversy, Akhtar Took to His Handle to Tweet, “Shami Saheb, Does’t Give A Damn to Thos Reactionary Bigoted Idiots who have any problem with any problem with your drinking water in afterning after Cricket Field in Dubai.
The Controversy Arose after the President of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana shahabuddin razvi bareilvi called Indian-cricketer mohammed shami “a criminal” a criminal “for not observing ‘RAMING’ Speaking with ani.
He said, “by not keeping ‘roza’ he (mohammed shami) has committed a crime. He should not do this. In the eyes of shariat, he is a criminal.
“One of the compulsory duties is ‘roza’ (fasting) … If any healthy man or women doesn’t observe ‘roza’, they will be a big criminal. Some other beverage during a match. ” Maulana Bareilvi said.
“People was watching Him. If he is playing, it means he is healthy. In such a condition, he did not observe ‘Roza’ and even had water … this sends a wrongs among amople,” He said.
Imam Shahban Bukhari of Jama Masjid also Defended The Cricketer, Saying in a Statement to Ani, “… He (Mohammed Shami) Should not be trolled. SHAROLS US BOTH WAYS – IF He (Mohammed Shami) Journey, He Can Keep Roza (Fast) or Not Depends on the individual.
Shami’s Cousin, Mumtaz, Came out in Support of His Brother and Said That He is Playing for the Country and Called The People “Shameful” Shameful “Who Are Blaming the Cricketer for Not Keeping the ROZA. “He is playing for the country. There are many Pakistani Players who have not kept ‘roza’ and are playing matches, so this is noting new. It is very shameful Will tell mohammed shami not to pay attation to these things and prepare for the match on March 9, “Mumtaz Told Ani.
Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Chief Rohit Pawar also Backed Shami Amid the Growing Debate.
With the final approaching, the cricketer continues to have the unavired support of his fans and teams.
