India’s swing bowler Mohammed Shami on Sunday was faced with an embarrassing situation after select users chose to question and abuse him for posting a picture of his wife Hasin Jahan in a sleeveless dress on Facebook.
In their posts, some users even chose to remind Shami of his religion, with questions on why Hasin Jahan was not wearing a hijab.
The 26-year-old, who is recovering from a knee injury, then took to Twitter to hit back at his detractors.
He wrote: “Har kisi ko jindagi mai mukam ni milta, kuch kismat wale hi hote hai jinhe ye nasib hota hai.!.jalteee rahooooo..(Not everyone get this stage in life. There are few lucky ones who are able to achieve this. Stay jealous )”.
In another tweet he wrote: “Ye dono meri zindage or life partner hai me acha trha janta hu kiya karna hai kiya nahi.hame apne andar dekhna chahiye ham kitna accha hai. ..(These two are my life and I know what is best for me. We should look at ourselves first how good are we.)”
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif came to Shami's defence on Twitter, writing:
“The comments are really really Shameful. Support Mohammed Shami fully.There are much bigger issues in this country. Hope sense prevails.”
Shami, currently regarded as one of India's best pacers, missed the last two Tests against England due to injury.
