IPL Cricketer Mohammed Shami Receives Death Threat During IPL 2025; Police File Case
In a Bizarre Turn of Events, Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami found himself in the crosshairs of a chilling death threat. This menacing communication was delivered via an email, and a First Information Report (FIR) was promptly filed at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Amroha district, Uttar Pradesh, following the orders of the Superintendent of Police (SP).
The accusations were levied by Shami's brother Haseeb Ahmed, who claimed that the sinister message came from an individual named Rajput Sindar. The email was particularly ominous, demanding a whopping sum of Rs. one crore from Shami, while also threatening his life.
The investigations into this grave matter are currently underway, and the situation is being closely monitored by the cyber cell. The FIR has been filed under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (BNS), 2023, the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008, and sections 66d and 66e in particular.
It is essential to highlight that Shami is currently engaged in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The bowler has appeared in nine matches so far, but his performance has been somewhat lackluster, with only six wickets to his name at an average of 56.17. However, Shami has shined in other notable cricket events, notably during India's triumphant Champions Trophy campaign, where he took nine wickets in five matches and even claimed a five-wicket haul against Bangladesh during their opening encounter in Dubai.
Interestingly, this isn't the first time a member of the Indian cricket team has been targeted with such a malicious act. Earlier in the year, head coach Gautam Gambhir also received a similar death threat through an email. Upon learning of this, the Delhi Police launched an investigation, as Gambhir was already under their protective custody. The death threats were purportedly sent in the wake of a devastating terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which tragically resulted in the lives of at least 26 individuals and left several others injured.
Sources also indicate that Rajput Sindar may be the same individual who sent the threatening mail to Gautam Gambhir. Further investigations are underway to ascertain the motives behind these threats and the true intentions of Rajput Sindar. The authorities involved have made it their utmost priority to ensure the safety and security of the targeted individuals and their families.
- The general-news and crime-and-justice sectors are abuzz with the story of Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who has lodged a complaint about a death threat that was sent via email.
- The average performance of Shami in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 might take a backseat as he grapples with this chilling threat, coming from an individual named Rajput Sindar.
- Despite his lackluster performance so far in IPL 2025, with only six wickets to his name at an average of 56.17, Shami has previously demonstrated his skills in high-profile cricket events, such as during India's triumphant Champions Trophy campaign.
- In a peculiar twist, Rajput Sindar, the alleged sender of the threatening mail to Mohammed Shami, is suspected to be the same individual who previously sent a similar death threat to head coach Gautam Gambhir.
- The involvement of sports-betting in these malicious acts cannot be ruled out, as the threats could potentially be connected to the high-profile nature of the Indian cricket team and their significant influence in the world of sports.
