Mohammed Shami Receives Death Threat Via Email Ahead Of SRH vs DC Clash, FIR Registered | Reports

Star Indian and Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Mohammed Shami received a death threat via email ahead of his match in the Indian Premier League ( IPL ) 2025 against Delhi Capitals , at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, on Monday, May 5th.

Mohammed Shami Receives Death Threat Via Email

According to various media reports, Mohammed Shami received a death threat from a guy named Rajput Sindhar, who demanded a hefty amount of Rs. 1 crore. Reports stated that the Amroha police station has registered a complaint.  

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It is being said that the email stated that Shami will be killed if the money is not given to the person. The report stated that Shami's brother, Mohammed Haseeb, came across the mail first, and then he informed the SP of Amroha. The was sent on Sunday, May 4th.

In the previous month, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir also received a death threat via email.

Mohammed Shami is considered one of the greatest pacers in Indian cricket.

The 34-year-old has played 64 Test matches, picking 229 wickets at an economy rate of 3.30, and has an average of 27.71. In the ODIs, Shami appeared in 108 games and bagged 206 wickets at an economy rate of 5.58.

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In the shortest format, the star player has played 25 T20Is, taking 27 wickets at an economy rate of 8.95.

Mohammed Shami's Numbers In IPL

Currently, Shami is playing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2025. During the IPL 2025 mega-auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad roped in the fast bowler for a hefty amount of Rs. 10 crore.

Shami has played nine matches in the ongoing 18th season of the IPL, picking up six wickets at an economy rate of 11.23, and has average of 56.17. Overall, Shami has played 119 IPL matches, picking 133 wickets at an economy of 8.63, and has a bowling average of 28.19.