Indian fast bowler Mohammad Shami has lashed out at the Indian media for spreading false rumors about his retirement from Test cricket. The 34-year-old bowler responded after a prominent Indian news website published a misleading article stating that Shami had gone on record announcing his retirement from red-ball cricket, joining hands with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Shami Shares Screenshot of Fake News
Taking to Twitter, Shami posted the screenshot of the fake news story on his official handle. He took the chance to criticize the journalist involved in spreading the lies, venting his ire over the circulation of unsubstantiated news that destroys players’ images and careers.
“Count Your Days on the Job” — Shami to Journalist
In a tart and tongue-in-cheek remark, Shami posted,
“Count the remaining days in your profession. We will deal with you later.”
This was in reference to the journalist who carried out the fabrication of the false news, highlighting Shami’s obvious disappointment over the irresponsible coverage.
“People Like You Have Ruined Our Future” — Shami’s Dauntless Affirmation
Shami never spared his criticism, saying,
“People like you have messed up the future of sports persons. At least make an attempt to speak nicely occasionally.”
He also termed the report as “the worst story of the day,” emphasizing the irritation athletes undergo because of unverified and sensationalized news stories.
Rising Tensions Between Sportspeople and Media
This incident underscores the growing friction between Indian cricketers and certain media outlets. Earlier, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have fallen victim to fake retirement rumors, which have led to confusion among fans and unwanted speculation in cricket circles.
No Official Statement on Retirement
So far, there has been no official statement from Mohammad Shami on his retirement from any form of the game. The fast bowler is at present recovering from an injury and will return to competitive cricket once he becomes fully fit.