May 10th 2024.
In a recent interview on 'Cricbuzz Live', star bowler Mohammed Shami expressed his disappointment with the public reprimand of his fellow Indian cricketer KL Rahul by team owner Sanjiv Goenka. Shami called the incident "shameful" and stated that such reactions have no place in sports.
The incident in question occurred after the Lucknow Super Giants suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad. A video of Goenka having an animated chat with Rahul went viral on social media, with Shami being the first Indian player to openly criticize the act.
Shami emphasized the fact that millions of people look up to cricketers as role models and such behavior in front of cameras reflects poorly on the sport. He also pointed out that there are better ways to handle such situations, and the discussion could have taken place in the dressing room or the team hotel.
The match itself was one to remember, with Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma smashing fiery fifties and setting a record for the highest 10-over score in any T20 match. However, the post-match incident has become the center of attention.
TV commentators Graeme Smith and Scott Styris also weighed in on the matter, stating that such discussions should be held privately and not in front of cameras. Shami echoed their sentiments and added that as an owner, Goenka should have shown more respect towards the players.
The bowler, who is currently recovering from an injury and not participating in the IPL, believes that such actions send the wrong message to the public. He also highlighted the fact that Rahul is the team's captain and should be treated with more respect, especially in a team sport like cricket.
Shami acknowledged that tempers can flare up during a game, and players may argue with each other, but it should not happen in cricket or any sport. He also mentioned that as outsiders, they can only speculate about the conversation between Goenka and Rahul, and only the latter can clarify the matter. However, Shami believes that such reactions have no place in sports and should be avoided.
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