Muslim Indian cricketer breaks silence over on-field prostration during World Cup match
Muslims in India face a few challenges and limitations in rehearsing their religion because of the extreme right Hindu patriot strategies and the cricketers from the local area are no exemption.
Being a Muslim, Indian quick bowler Mohammad Shami had once confronted web-based fury following the Men in Blues' loss to Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2021.
In any case, he got his distinction back by turning into the top wicket-taker in the wake of taking 24 wickets at an amazing normal of 10.70 in only seven matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
However, he was unable to dodge a debate when he obviously seen going without making a "sajda" (prostrating) as he commended a wonderful five-wicket pull in the match against Sri Lanka in Mumbai.
He was seen respectfully showing homage offer thanks to God, however halted halfway and ceased from putting his head on the ground, returning to the sitting position.
The issue circulated around the web via virtual entertainment with the netizens thinking of various remarks regarding this situation.
Notwithstanding, addressing Indian writer Vikrant Gupta at a new occasion, Shami ended the quietness on the issue and said that he is a glad Indian Muslim.
"Nobody might have halted me to perform sajda," he said, adding that he has never praised along these lines.
He asked what was off with him prostrating on the field.
"On the off chance that I need to get somebody's consent to make a sajda, for what reason would it be a good idea for me I live in this country," he added.
It could be noticed that a few Indians overplayed Pakistani wicket-guardian hitter Mohammad Rizwan imploring on the field during the World Cup matches.
