T20 World Cup: BCCI, Anil Kumble throw weight behind Mohammed Shami after India pacer subjected to online abuse
India Today
T20 World Cup 2021: Anil Kumble took to social media to back Mohammed Shami after the India pacer faced online abuse from trolls who singled him out for India's loss to Pakistan in their opening match on Sunday in Dubai.
A day after Mohammed Shami was singled out and targeted by trolls on social media after India lost to Pakistan by 10 wickets in a T20 World Cup match on Sunday, messages of support have been pouring in for the India fast bowler. Trolls posted vile messages on Shami's Instagram feed hours after the big-ticket match in Dubai which went contrary to expectations of many as Pakistan beat India for the first time in a T20 World Cup match. You are a champion bowler @MdShami11 ProudStrongUpward and onward pic.twitter.com/5NqknojVZj
Former India head coach and legendary spinner Anil Kumble took to social media on Tuesday and sent a message to the India pacer: "You are a champion bowler, Mohammed Shami".