Senior Team India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has issued a statement to clear the air regarding recent media reports. He emphasized that reports suggesting he made disparaging remarks about former cricketer Amit Mishra in relation to Virat Kohli are false. Shami urged the media to ensure accuracy by verifying sources before disseminating misinformation.
During an appearance on Shubhankar Mishra’s YouTube show ‘Unplugged’, Shami openly discussed various aspects of his personal and professional life. He highlighted the close bonds he shares with former India captain Virat Kohli and fellow pacer Ishant Sharma, emphasizing their support during his recovery from injury.
Some reports claimed that Shami indirectly criticized Mishra for his remarks about Virat Kohli on the same show. Mishra had stated that “fame and power” had altered Kohli, and Shamiβs comments were seen as a response. Shami was quoted as saying that former cricketers often speak against Kohli for publicity.
“Many former cricketers know that whenever they say something against Virat, their name will appear on the front page of the newspapers the next day, so they do it deliberately,” the reports quoted the pacer as saying.
Disappointed To See False Information Circulating – Mohammed Shami
Amid reports suggesting Mohammed Shami criticized Amit Mishra, the fast bowler expressed his frustration on social media and condemned the spread of misinformation. Shami also posted screenshots of fake news from a couple of outlets.
“Disappointed to see false information circulating about Amit Mishra. It’s humble request to verify news sources before publishing. Requesting @News24sportss to take down the story and issue a correction,” Shami wrote on X (formely known as Twitter).
Amit Mishra also reacted to Shami’s comments and took to his official X handle to lash out at the media outlets.
“Stop following agenda-driven sources like @news24tvchannel. Seriously, @mdshami11, it’s their job to spread fake news, make it go viral, and then delete it once people call them out. They crave attention, and we shouldnβt give them the satisfaction. @Shubhankarmishra.#FakeNews. #TimesNow #SportsNow,” he wrote on X.
Amit Mishra had a notable international career representing India across formats. In Tests, he claimed 76 wickets in 22 matches with an average of 35.72. His performance in ODIs saw him secure 64 wickets at an average of 23.60, featuring impressive hauls of five and four wickets in a match on multiple occasions. Mishra also made an impact in T20Is, taking 16 wickets at an average of 15 and a remarkable strike rate of 14.2.
In the IPL, Mishra played for several franchises including Delhi Capitals, Deccan Chargers, and SunRisers Hyderabad before joining Lucknow Super Giants in 2022. Across his IPL career spanning 162 matches, he accumulated 174 wickets at an average of 23.84, highlighted by one five-wicket haul.
