‘He is a prison’: Cleric Shahabuddin Razvi slams Mohammed Shami for not observing ‘roza’ during India-Australia match | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: The nationwide president of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, on Wednesday criticised cricketer Mohammed Shami after a video of him consuming vitality drink during the Champions Trophy semi remaining match towards in Australia in UAE, even because the Muslim neighborhood is observing Ramzan fasting.

In a video shared by information company ANI, Razvi acknowledged, “One of the compulsory duties is ‘Roza’ (fasting)…If any healthy man or woman doesn’t observe ‘roza’, they will be a big criminal. A famous cricket personality of India, Mohammed Shami had water or some other beverage during a match.”
Highlighting that Shami was bodily match to play, Razvi additional mentioned, “People were watching him. If he is playing, it means he is healthy. In such a condition, he did not observe ‘Roza’ and even had water…This sends a wrong message among people.”
“By not keeping ‘roza’, he has committed a crime. He should not do this. In the eyes of Shariat, he is a criminal. He will have to answer God.”
‘Religion ought to not be blended with sports activities’
NCP-SCP MLA Rohit Pawar got here out in assist of Shami, asserting that the Indian cricketer prioritises his efficiency over fasting. Pawar harassed that faith ought to not be intertwined with sports activities and highlighted that the Muslim neighborhood takes delight in Shami’s accomplishments.

“While representing the country, if Mohammad Shami feels that his performance might get even slightly affected due to fasting and what if something happens, then he will never be able to sleep. He is a hardcore Indian who has made the team win many times. Religion should not be brought up in sports. If you ask any Muslim person today, he/she will say that they are proud of Mohammad Shami,” Pawar acknowledged.
Shami delivered a formidable efficiency, conceding solely 27 runs in his first seven overs. Utilizing his expertise, he outfoxed Australian batters with variations in velocity, line and size, ending with figures of three/48 in 10 overs.