Mohammed Shami, the leading wicket-taker for India in the 2023 ODI World Cup, has responded to controversy surrounding his alleged decision not to perform Sajdah after taking a wicket in India's match against Sri Lanka. Shami addressed the speculation through a video on his YouTube channel, explaining that he was simply tired and went down on his knees to celebrate his fifth wicket. He also emphasized that his religion and love for his country will always come first.