Hashim Amla did not play the 300 run innings while fasting. Are all the media reports ‘wrong’? Know the real truth
Some people are trolling Mohammad Shami for not observing fast during Ramadan during the ICC Champions Trophy. Users are giving the example of Hashim Amla that he also played an innings of 300 runs while observing fast. Users are talking about Amla’s 311 not out innings. But how much truth is there in this, let us tell you.
Fast bowler Mohammad Shami is leading the Indian bowling attack in the ICC Champions Trophy. After taking 5 wickets in the first match, he took the maximum of 3 wickets against Australia in the semi-finals. Amidst his brilliant performance, there are some people who are trolling him for not observing fast during Ramadan.
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Does Mohammed Shami not keep Roza?
This is not true, Mohammad Shami is a Muslim and he does Roza. However, he is currently in Dubai, where the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between India and New Zealand cricket team on Sunday. Shami’s video went viral in the semi-final, in which he was drinking an energy drink during the match. It was clear from this that he did not observe fast during Ramadan. Since then some people started questioning him. Meanwhile, the example of Hashim Amla started being given.
Claim about Amla’s 300 run innings while fasting on social media
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It is being claimed about Hashim Amla that he was fasting when he played an innings of 311 runs against England at the Oval Ground in 2012. A user wrote on his social media, “Learn from Hashim Amla’s brilliant innings, where he played this incredible innings while fasting during Ramadan. In the cricket world of Mohammad Shami, aspire to emulate Amla’s perseverance, discipline and faith.
Another user wrote, “If you are feeling hungry, then think about the innings that Hashim Amla played while fasting.”
Did Hashim Amla play an innings of 311 runs while fasting?
The claim that Hashim Amla played an innings of 300 runs while fasting is completely false. In fact, in 2012, Hashim while talking to The Guardian had said that I am on a trip, I am away from home, so I do not need to keep fast. I am not fasting right now, but when I reach home, I will complete the fast.
IND vs NZ ICC ICC Champions Trophy Final
Team India has made it to the final of the ICC Champions Trophy , where it will face New Zealand for the title. The final will be played in Dubai on March 9. The match will start at 2:30 pm Indian time. The match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be on JioHotstar.
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