Mohammed Shami replies to widespread rumors of marrying Tennis legend Sania Mirza

India’s veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami was last seen donning the national outfit in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia. The senior pro hasn’t featured for the Indian cricket team since then. Meanwhile, he made the headlines after he responded to widespread rumours of his alleged marriage with Tennis legend Sania Mirza.

The 33-year-old has addressed and rubbished the rumors circulating on social media during a recent interview on Shubhankar Mishra’s YouTube show ‘Unplugged’. These rumors started doing the rounds on the internet in the wake of Sania Mirza’s divorce from former Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik.

During an interview, Mohammed Shami not only refuted the rumours but also took a firm stand against those who spread ‘fake news’. Furthermore, he expressed his disappointment with the situation, emphasizing the harmful effects of spreading false information.

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Sharing memes just for fun is concerning: Mohammed Shami

In an era where misinformation can spread very quickly, taking a moment to critically assess the validity of online content before sharing it is crucial. Meanwhile, the Indian paceman highlighted that the memes shouldn’t relate to someone’s personal life in the first place.

“Sharing memes solely for “lame fun” is concerning. While memes are meant to be lighthearted, we should be mindful if they relate to someone’s personal life. Before sharing, it’s best to thoughtfully consider the potential impact,” the right-arm fast bowler who plays for India across formats stated.

“If you have the courage to express these views publicly on a verified account, then I will respond. Try succeeding in life , try to help others, and and strive for self-improvement – only then will I consider you a good person,” the veteran paceman added in a statement.

Mohammed Shami has pocketed 229 wickets in the purest format of the game. Overall, he took six fifers in this format. On the other hand, he bagged 51 wickets in the 50-over format including 5 fifers. Besides that, he accounted for 24 dismissals in the shortest format.

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