Mohammed Shami: IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma – India skipper Rohit Sharma said he was completely unaware of the Jai Shree Ram chants aimed at Mohammed Shami during the fourth Test against in Ahmedabad. During the start of the Test match, a few sick fans targeted Shami owing to his religion, which did not go down well with netizens. However, Rohit choose to avoid the question as the BCCI guidelines do not allow players to engage with the trolls as that would only add fuel to the fire. Follow IND vs AUS Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
“I am absolutely unaware of Jai Shri Ram chants for Shami. I just heard it for the first time. I don’t know what has happened there,” Rohit was quoted as saying in the post-match press conference.
IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma BREAKS silence on ‘Jai Shree Ram’ Chants aimed at Mohammed Shami at Narendra Modi Stadium; FANS React
IND vs AUS: Sharma chooses to remain silent on Jai Shree Ram chants aimed at Shami, GCA to take action on fans
“We don’t engage with trolls, and engaging them would only encourage them. Platforms have already taken down many such comments,” one official said. This statement was given by BCCI when Shami faced wrath from the fans owing to his dismal performance against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. At that time, the then skipper Virat Kohli also remained silent on the matter, and now Rohit also choose avoid the question on Jai Shree Ram chants aimed at Shami. However, the GCA are likely to take action on the matter, as there is no place for trolls in sports.
Meanwhile, India retained the Border Gavaskar Trophy and won the series 2-1. India thus became the first team to win four consecutive Border Gavaskar Trophy. Skipper Rohit Sharma was happy with the team’s performance and said it was collective efforts by everyone.
“It was fantastic. Right from the word go. It was exciting, all the Test matches there was something in it for everyone to watch. We understand the importance of the series and definitely understand the importance of the opposition. After playing good cricket for 40-odd days, we stand here with a result we are quite happy with,” Rohit said.
India have also qualified for the WTC final. They will face Australia in the summit clash on June 7 at the Oval, London.
IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma BREAKS silence on ‘Jai Shree Ram’ Chants aimed at Mohammed Shami at Narendra Modi Stadium; FANS React
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