File photo of Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami
Indian captain Virat Kohli Hitting out at a “bunch of people with no backbone” on Saturday, he reacted strongly to the torrent of social media abuse aimed at his fast bowler. Mohammed Shami Regarding his religion after the team’s loss to arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.
The 31-year-old Shami became the main target after a crushing 10-wicket loss in Dubai, although Kohli admitted that his team was “defeated”.
“There’s a good reason we’re playing on the field and not be in the throes of some spineless people on social media who don’t really have the courage to talk to a person,” Kohli said during a press conference here.
“This is the lowest level of human form, attacking one’s religion is the most pathetic thing a man can do.
He said, “Never thought of discriminating on the basis of religion. It is a very sacred thing. Our brotherhood and friendship cannot be shaken… and these things cannot intrude. I give credit to those people.” who understand us.”
Hundreds of messages were left on Shami’s Instagram account that he was a “traitor” and should be dropped from the Indian team.
However, the support of many of his fans and celebrities from all walks of life also supported the bowler.
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