Shami under shadow

It is extremely bad news that Shami has been summoned by the court and has to be present during the next hearing of the case on June 22, which falls during the World Cup. Shami is likely to feature in the Indian team, although the final squad for the quadrennial tournament will be announced next month. Kolkata police had registered an FIR against Shami on March 8 last year following his wife's complaint.

Jahan had also met Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee at the state assembly premises and handed her an appeal. I hope, it will not harm Muhammad Shami, because the BCCI gave him a clean chit. Also, Shami's counsel, Salim Rahaman said three prime allegations of rape (allegedly by Shami's elder brother), attempt to murder and physical assault have been dropped.

-Md Zaid, Ramanagara