ODI World Cup: Mohammed Shami schools former Pakistan cricketer over ridiculous cheating allegations

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has strongly criticized former Pakistani cricketer Hasan Raza for making baseless allegations against India. Hasan Raza, during an appearance on a Pakistani TV channel, claimed that the ICC and BCCI were providing Team India with specially doctored cricket balls, giving them an unfair advantage during the 2023 ODI World Cup. India are currently at the top of the points table and have not lost even a single match in the tournament. 

3 things you need to know

• India have won all their matches in the ODI World Cup 2023 thus far
• India have secured a spot in the semi-final of the tournament
• Shami slammed former Pakistani cricketer for stupid remarks on India's performances

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Mohammed Shami slams Pakistan's Hasan Raza

While appearing on a TV show in Pakistan, Hasan Raza alleged that India are using doctored balls in the ODI World Cup 2023 resulting in their victories by massive margins in all the games they have played thus far. He particularly mentioned Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami's name during the conversation.  

"We've noticed that when India is batting, they perform well, but the ball starts behaving differently when India is bowling. There have been 7-8 close DRS calls that went in India's favor," Raza stated.

"The way Siraj and Shami were able to swing the ball, it appeared as if the ICC or BCCI were supplying them with suspicious and altered balls for the second innings. A thorough examination of the cricket ball is needed. It's possible that an additional layer of coating is applied to aid swing," he added.

Mohammed Shami expressed his strong disapproval of Raza's comments on Instagram, suggesting that Raza should feel ashamed of making such unfounded allegations. Shami also advised Raza to pay attention to the legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram's remarks.

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It's worth noting that Wasim Akram had condemned Hasan Raza's statements after the match, stating that he wished to have the same skills as the Indian bowlers. Akram further remarked that individuals like Raza and the panel had clearly lost their credibility and are embarrassing Pakistan.