IND vs PAK: Facebook removes online abuse hurled at Mohammad Shami– Social media giant Facebook has come to rescue India’s pace spearhead after he was subject to online abuse after Pakistan beat India in T20 World Cup for the first time in 14 years. In a statement, the US-based company stated that no one should have to experience abuse anywhere. Follow T20 World Cup live updates on insidesport.in
IND vs PAK: Facebook takes action, removes online abuse hurled at Mohammad Shami from its platforms after Pakistan beat India
“We quickly introduced measures to remove the comments that directed abuse at an Indian cricketer and we’ll continue to take action against those that violate our Community Standards. We have recently announced updates to our bullying and harassment policy that increases protections for all public figures,” the spokesperson was quoted as saying by IANS.
Facebook does allow attacks on people of any race, religion, nationality and sexual orientation, including the use of emojis expressing hateful expressions. Bullying and harassment are strictly prohibited by the organisation.
Mohd Shami brutally trolled: The trollers on social media linked Shami’s below-par performance to his religion. He was hit for 43 runs in 3.5 overs and had an off day on the field like other India bowlers. However, a number of cricketers have come in support of the pacer after a derogatory and hateful speech on social media.
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar stated that Shami is a committed, world-class bowler and he had an off day on Sunday. “When we support #TeamIndia , we support every person who represents Team India. @MdShami11 is a committed, world-class bowler. He had an off day like any other sportsperson can have. I stand behind Shami & Team India,” Tendulkar tweeted.
Earlier, former India pacer Irfan Pathan, Yuzvendra Chahal and all-rounder Yusuf Pathan also condemned the online abuse against Shami.
Why Mohd Shami is key for India’s success at T20 World Cup?
- Over the years, Muslim cricketers are often targeted if India loses the match against Pakistan.
- He was turned into a villain from a hero who took the second most wickets for India in the 2015 and 2019 World Cup. He had taken 17 and 14 wickets respectively.
- Mohd Shami has taken 355 wickets for India across all formats.
- He is the fastest to 100 wickets for in the ODIs.
- The pacer is key for India’s success in the T20 World Cup. He was in sensational form in the UAE leg of IPL 2021.
India will next square off against New Zealand on October 31 while Pakistan will take on New Zealand on Tuesday. Shami is expected to come out all guns blazing and hit back at trollers with his bowling performance.
Facebook takes action, removes online abuse hurled at Mohammad Shami from its platforms after Pakistan beat India
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