South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi recently spoke out against the online abuse he and his family received following his dismissal celebration of Suryakumar Yadav. Shamsi clarified that his "shoe phone" celebration is a general gesture, unrelated to any specific batsman, and is simply meant to be a lighthearted interaction with the third umpire.
Shamsi expressed his disappointment with the over-the-top reaction from some fans, emphasizing that the celebration was not directed at Yadav and carried no disrespect. He called for an end to such excessive online behavior, particularly when it involves players' families.
The incident highlights the growing concern over online trolling and its impact on players' mental well-being. Shamsi's comments underscore the need for greater responsibility and respect within the online cricket community.
Despite the controversy, Shamsi maintains a good relationship with Yadav off the field, emphasizing the importance of separating on-field competitiveness from personal relationships.
“I think that was a bit ridiculous. Not even a bit. That was way over the top, unnecessary abuse, because those were celebrations that I've done over my career. It had nothing to do with SKY. My shoe phone celebration has nothing to do with the batsman.”
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