Delhi: During the semi -final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, when Mohammed Shami faced criticism for not having Rosa (fasting) in the month of Ramadan, famous lyricist Javed Akhtar raised his voice in his favor. He told Shami not to listen to those “reactive and narrow thinking people”.
Javed Akhtar’s answer
Mohammed Shami, who is part of the Indian team, was seen drinking an energy drink during the match being played in Dubai. After this, this scene of Shami became quite viral on social media. On this, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, National President of All India Muslim Jamaat, made a statement that Shami has committed sin by not keeping Rosa in the month of Ramadan.
Shami saheb, duan’t a damn to that reactionary bigoted idiots who have any problem with your drinking water in a burning afternoon at a cricket field in dubai. It is none of their business. You are one of the great Indian team that is making us all proud my best wishes…
– Javed Akhtar (@javedakhtarjadu) March 7, 2025
Javed Akhtar advised Shami
Javed Akhtar advised Shami on this criticism that he should not pay attention to these negative things. He appreciated Shami’s performance in the game, saying, “Shami saheb, do not care about those reactive and narrow -minded people who are criticizing you for drinking water in the hot afternoon on the Dubai cricket ground. This is not their point. You are a great player of the Indian team, who made us feel proud. My best wishes are with you and our entire team. “
Shami’s bravery appreciated
Javed Akhtar praised Shami’s patience and bravery, and said that do not panic with criticisms. His message was that Shami should only focus on his game and should not be influenced by anyone’s small thinking.
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