Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj faced criticism from Hindu extremists after thanking Allah following India’s T20 World Cup victory.

Siraj posted a celebratory message on social media platform X, expressing gratitude to Allah for the team’s success, which drew negative reactions from some users.

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“Thank you Almighty Allah,” Siraj tweeted.

This statement sparked backlash from extremists who argued that the victory was solely due to the team and captain Rohit Sharma.