Indian cricket team's fast bowler Mohammed Shami recently had a heartwarming reunion with his daughter, Aaira, after being apart for a long time. Shami and his daughter were seen shopping together, and their pictures and videos from the outing were shared on social media, showing a happy moment for the father-daughter duo.
However, this seemingly heartwarming moment has drawn criticism from Shami's ex-wife, Hasin Jahan. Jahan slammed the Indian pacer and claimed that Shami used the reunion for publicity rather than genuine affection. Jahan alleged that the gifts Shami bought for their daughter were from brands he endorsed, saying that the meeting was just for show.
Jahan's comments have caused a stir. She accused Shami of not being sincere about his intentions. She said the meeting was planned to make him look good in public, rather than being a genuine effort for his daughter.
"It's just for the sake of showing off. My daughter's passport has expired. Shami's signature is required for the new passport. That is why she went to meet her father but Shami did not sign. He went to a shopping mall with her daughter. The company for which Shami advertises, he took her there. My daughter bought shoes and clothes from that shop. Shami does not have to pay if he buys anything from there. That's why she was taken there. My daughter wanted a guitar and camera, he didn't buy her those stuff," Hasin Jahan told anandabazar.com.
"Shami never enquires about my daughter. Shami is only busy with himself. He met her just a month back, but did not post anything back then. I think there was nothing to post now, so he uploaded this video," she reportedly added.
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Shami has been out of action for a while now after suffering an ankle injury during the 2023 World Cup. However, his exceptional performance throughout the tournament saw him emerge as the leading wicket-taker with 24 wickets in seven matches. Despite his absence, there are hopes for his return in the upcoming home Test series against New Zealand and the highly anticipated Australia tour.