Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has at last broken his silence over the media reports regarding his marriage to renown tennis player Sania Mirza.
A month ago, after various news organisations claimed of the sports celebrities' walking down the aisle, a number of postings featuring their photoshopped pictures surfaced on social media.
Imran Mirza, Sania's father, had already discredited the rumour, claiming that the two never ever crossed paths, let alone got married.
"All of this is rubbish. She hasn't even met him," he had told journalists on June 21
Various Indian websites including Masala, Times Now, and Zoom had reported that Sania and Shami were set to get married on August 20, 2024.
After remaining mum over the rumour for about a month, Shami said it was strange to open the phone and see his own picture with someone.
"I believe that memes are meant for fun, but if it is related to someone's life, then one should make memes with a lot of consideration. People share such news from unverified pages and get away," he said in response to a query about rumours regarding the two athletes tying the knot.
In an interview with a YouTuber, the fast bowler said it was weird and done advertently for some lame fun.
The Indian cricketer warned those spreading fake news, saying: "If you have the guts, then speak from the verified pages, then I will tell you."
He said it was very easy to pull someone's leg. "You first work hard, achieve success, raise your level and help someone only then I will believe you are a good person,” he remarked.
Shami urged people to be responsible on social media and refrain from disseminating such unwarranted news.
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