'Apne Wasim Akram Par Yakin Nahi Apko': Mohammad Shami Tears Into Hasan Raza

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has hit back at former Pakistan star cricketer Hasan Raza for his comments about ICC giving different balls to Indian bowlers claiming that the former cricketer should at least believe in their own player.

Raza expressed concerns about the exceptional performances of Indian pacers against Sri Lanka, hinting that an investigation should be carried out regarding the ball, speculating that it might have an additional layer or coating.

Talking to Paksitan's media outlet ABN News, Raza said, "The way Siraj and Shami are swinging the ball, the BCCI and ICC were giving them different balls in the second innings. I feel there is an extra layer and extra coating so I think an inspection should be conducted."

Shami responded to Raza's questionable comments and asked him to at least believe in Wasim Akram's explanation and wrote on Instagram, "Sharm karo yaar (Shame on you), you should focus on the game and not on useless nonsense, you can at least enjoy the success of others. It is an ICC World Cup, not a local cricket tournament. Wasim [Akram] bhai has tried to explain, at least try to believe in your player."

The Indian bowler isn't the only player criticizing Raza for his comments about ball alteration. Even legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram found Raza's controversial remarks unsatisfactory.

"I have been reading about it in the last couple of days. I want to have the same thing these guys are having, sounds like fun. Because their mind is not there. If you want to get yourselves humiliated, don't do the same to us in front of the entire world," Wasim Akram said.