Mohammed Shami Rumoured to be Joining Politics, Contesting in Lok Sabha 2024 Polls

Rumoured to be Contesting in Lok Sabha 2024 Polls

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reportedly approached Mohammed Shami to contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, as per sources.

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Shami actively represents Bengal in the Ranji Trophy and continues to be involved in domestic cricket for the state team.

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Sources reveal that the BJP leadership has extended a proposal to Shami, and discussions regarding the matter have been positive.

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The BJP is considering fielding Shami in minority-dominated constituencies in Bengal, aiming to enhance their electoral prospects there.

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The party is contemplating nominating Shami from the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency, which has garnered attention due to recent incidents like the Sandeshkhali violence.

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While BJP has approached Shami with the proposal, the Indian pacer is yet to finalize his decision.

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Despite his stellar cricket career, Shami has been sidelined due to an injury post the ODI World Cup.

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Recently he underwent a surgery, and PM Narendra Modi has extended wishes for his speedy recovery.

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His outstanding performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he took 24 wickets in 7 matches, earned him accolades from PM Modi.

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Another notable development is that Shami's native village in UP’s Amroha is slated to have a cricket stadium, announced by CM Yogi Adityanath.

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