Mohammed Shami Hits Out at Inzamam-ul-Haq for Accusing India of Ball Tampering | Source: X.com
Indian experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami has slammed former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq for accusing Arshdeep Singh of ball-tampering during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Inzamam-ul-Haq, on a live TV show, questioned how Arshdeep Singh was able to reverse swing the ball in the 15th over against Australia, which he claimed was impossible. He also urged the umpires to keep their eyes open while officiating in Indian matches.
Inzamam’s comments triggered angry reactions from fans and former Indian cricketers. Now, Mohammed Shami has joined the list, not only lambasting Inzamam but also mocking Pakistan cricket, whose players have been accused of ball tampering in the past.
Here’s what Mohammed Shami told Shubhankar Mishra:
“They had accused me of putting a device into the ball during the 2023 ODI World Cup. They recently brought out another foolish theory on Arshdeep Singh. I respect Inzamam-ul-Haq a lot, and one doesn’t expect him to make such statements. They are the ones who started this reverse swing, and when we do it, they have a problem.”
Notably, in the past, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Shahid Afridi themselves got banned for ball-tampering cases. Mohammed Shami, citing these instances, said that every time Pakistan cricket underperforms, they make such false allegations to distract from the topic.
“Before saying anything to the Indian bowlers, they should remember the past incidents when their players were caught while tampering with the ball. Pakistan players want to fool their public, and when their team is not performing well, they come out with allegations,” he added.
If I Travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, I Will Show Them How Reverse Swing Is Done: Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami | Source: X/Twitter
Mohammed Shami concluded by saying that if he travels to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy in 2025, he will take three balls and cut them in half before at least 20 people to show them that there is no device in his ball, and also teach them how to reverse swing.
“They were the first ones to introduce this craft, and if it is achieved using wrong ways, they should be held accountable first. If I visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy in 2025, I will take three balls with me and will show them that there are no devices in them. I will cut the balls into two pieces in front of 20 people. I will also show them how the reverse swing is done,” he added.
