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TOI Sports Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

'If I want to pray, who can stop me?' Mohammed Shami slams trolls over sajda

NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Mohammed Shami played a key role in taking India to the ICC World Cup final last month, but he was irate over those who trolled him for what was perceived as 'sajda' (Islamic prayer posture) after one of his five-wicket hauls during the showpiece 50-over event.

Shami finished the World Cup as the best bowler with 24 wickets and has been nominated for the Arjuna Award for his remarkable feat. India, however, lost to Australia in the final of the tournament.

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