Mohammed Shami receives death threats with hefty extortion demand

Senior member of the Indian cricket team, Mohammed Shami, has received death threats demanding one crore Indian rupees during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The star fast bowler, who is playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in this year's tournament, was sent threatening emails warning of possible harm to his life.

According to media reports, Shami, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, received multiple threatening emails while participating in the league. His brother Haseeb Ahmed then filed a police complaint at the local police station, and a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered.

Police authorities are now investigating the matter, and additional security measures may be taken to ensure Shami's safety during the remainder of the tournament.

Mohammed Shami is one of India's most experienced fast bowlers. He has taken 133 wickets in IPL, while in international T20s, he has represented India in 25 matches and taken 27 wickets. His ODI record stands at 206 wickets, and he has claimed 229 wickets in Test cricket.

This is not the first time a high-profile Indian cricketer has received such threats. Previously, the team's head coach Gautam Gambhir was also sent a threatening email. After a police investigation, a suspect was arrested and later identified as a mentally disturbed individual. 

The suspect's family apologized to Gambhir and informed authorities about his medical condition.