India pacer Mohammed Shami had faced some trolling on social media after the side lost the T20 World Cup fixture against Pakistan. Captain Virat Kohli has now opened up about the same and has slammed the trolls stating that attacking someone on the basis of religion is pathetic.
"To me attacking someone over their religion is the most pathetic thing a human being can do. Everyone has the right to voice their opinion but I personally have never even thought of discriminating someone over their religion,” Kohli said during the pre-match press conference.
The right-handed batsman further added that he and the team stand by Shami 200% and the passion the fast bowler poses for playing for India.
"They have no understanding of the fact that Mohammed Shami has won India a number of matches...If people can overlook that and his passion for the country, I honestly don't want to waste even 1 min of my life on them. We stand by him 200%. Our brotherhood cannot be shaken," added Kohli.
The Indian skipper labelled these online trolls as “spineless”. "There's a reason we are playing on the field and not those spineless people. It is so unfortunate and sad to see people getting entertained. That is why we are doing what we are, & those spineless people are doing what they are," said Kohli.
India will now be up against New Zealand on Sunday in Dubai. Both the sides have lost their first respective matches and would seek to make a return in the competition.