'Don't book Mohammed Shami for assault': Mumbai and Delhi police banter over bowler
The social media savvy police departments have shared their appreciation for Shami's incredible performance at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinals
Mohammed Shami's epic performance at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinals where India squared off against New Zealand has moved the entire nation.
Shami's tribe of fans has exploded and among them are the social-media-savvy Delhi and Mumbai Police whose banter over the fast bowler has gone viral.
The Delhi Police make an earnest plea to the Mumbai Police "@MumbaiPolice hope you do not book @MdShami11 for the tonight's assault."
.@MumbaiPolice hope you do not book @MdShami11 for the tonight's assault.#INDvsNZ#CWC2023#Shami pic.twitter.com/ehJ0IrW7zD
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) November 15, 2023
To which Mumbai Police replied, "You missed pressing charges of stealing innumerable hearts
@DelhiPolice and listing a couple of co-accused too?
P.S.: Dear citizens, both the departments know the IPC thoroughly and trust you for a great sense of humour ?"
You missed pressing charges of stealing innumerable hearts @DelhiPolice and listing a couple of co-accused too?
— मुंबई पोलीस - Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) November 15, 2023
P.S.: Dear citizens, both the departments know the IPC thoroughly and trust you for a great sense of humour ? https://t.co/TDnqHuvTZj
The fast bowler recorded an enviable score of 7/57, becoming the tournament's highest wicket-taker with 24 from six games at an impressive average of 9.13.
He played a crucial role in securing India's berth at the finals, breaking the country's historical jinx of having always been beaten by Kiwis at the tournament.
India's epic win at the semifinals also unleashed a moment marketing tsunami, praising Team India, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami and Shreyas Iyer.
