Shami faces online abuse for poor performance against Pakistan; Sachin, Sehwag, Rahul Gandhi come out in support

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday came out in support of cricketer Mohammad Shami, who faced hatred on social media after India lost a cricket match to Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

"Mohammad Shami we are all with you. These people are filled with hate because nobody gives them any love. Forgive them," Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet.

Mohammad #Shami we are all with you.

These people are filled with hate because nobody gives them any love. Forgive them.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 25, 2021

Fast bowler Shami faced attack by online trolls after India lost to Pakistan, which registered a landslide victory on Sunday against the Indian team in the T20 World Cup group game in Dubai. Chasing a 152-run target, Pakistan didn’t lose a single wicket and sealed its victory with 13 balls to spare.

Support was extended to him by several cricketers as well.

"When we support Team India, we support every person who represents Team India. Mohammad Shami is a committed, world-class bowler. He had an off day like any other sportsperson can have. I stand behind Shami and Team India,” former India cricket team captain Sachin Tendulkar said.

When we support #TeamIndia, we support every person who represents Team India. @MdShami11 is a committed, world-class bowler. He had an off day like any other sportsperson can have.

I stand behind Shami & Team India.

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 25, 2021

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag said the online attack on Mohammad Shami is shocking.

"... we stand by him. He is a champion and anyone who wears the India cap has India in their hearts far more than any online mob. With you Shami. Agle match mein dikado jalwa," he said in a tweet.

The online attack on Mohammad Shami is shocking and we stand by him. He is a champion and Anyone who wears the India cap has India in their hearts far more than any online mob. With you Shami. Agle match mein dikado jalwa.

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 25, 2021

Check out some more tweets:

Mohammed Shami has been a stellar performer for India for eight years, playing a significant role in many a victory. He can't be defined by one performance. My best wishes are always with him. I urge fans & followers of the game to support @MdShami11 and the Indian team.

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 25, 2021

Jo log Mohammad Shami ke baare mein ghatiya baaten kar rahe hain, unse meri ek hi vinanti hai. Aap cricket na dekhen. Aur aapki kami mehsoos bhi nahi hogi. #Shami #355WicketsforIndia.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 25, 2021

Even I was part of #IndvsPak battles on the field where we have lost but never been told to go to Pakistan! I’m talking about of few years back. THIS CRAP NEEDS TO STOP. #Shami

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 25, 2021

Md Shami is being targeted on social media for yesterday's match, showing radicalization, hatred against Muslims. In cricket, you win or lose. There are 11 players in team but only a Muslim player is targeted. Will BJP govt condemn it?: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, in Hyderabad pic.twitter.com/4KUA0FxRmi

— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2021

(Inputs from UNI)