Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has called out former Pakistan cricketer Hasan Raza who has alleged that the ICC and BCCI are helping India by providing them with a different set of cricket balls, ones that are swinging and seaming way more than normal in the ongoing Cricket World Cup. India have won all its games so far in the competition and was the first team to qualify for the semifinals.
Mocking Raza, Shami wrote on his Instagram, 'Focus on your own game rather than talking rubbish. Enjoy the game, it is not a local tournament, it is the World Cup. At least listen to your own player Wasim Akram who explained it earlier.'
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has already rebuked Raza for his comments. Questioning his sanity, Akram made a witty remark, 'I want to have the same thing as these guys'
Shami's Instagram response did not address any specific allegations but asked Raza to appreciate the team's success, considering his own background as a former cricketer.