India’s seven-run victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa brought immense joy to the nation, ending a long wait for the trophy. However, Mohammed Siraj’s celebratory post on X, where he thanked Allah, stirred controversy and highlighted a troubling trend of communal hate infiltrating cricket.
Siraj’s expression of gratitude to Allah attracted significant online vitriol, with some users questioning why he linked the win to Islam instead of solely crediting the team’s efforts. This backlash is unfair and reflects growing intolerance within the fanbase. Cricket, often regarded as India’s unofficial religion, has historically united fans regardless of their faith. Yet, in recent years, this unity has been marred by communal divisions.
Siraj’s previous experiences, such as being targeted with chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ during a test series against Australia, further illustrate this disturbing shift. His personal act of faith in thanking Allah does not diminish the team’s collective achievement. It is crucial to keep the spirit of cricket free from communal biases and respect each player’s individual beliefs.
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