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Shami case: Businessman 'Mohammad bhai' finally breaks silence, says he's open to BCCI investigation

After being elusive since the beginning of this controversy, Mohammad bhai, a central piece of the Shami puzzle, has finally spoken up.

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Mohammad Shami's bitter feud with his wife Hasin Jahan has witnessed yet another twist.

After being elusive since the beginning of this controversy, Mohammad bhai, a central piece of the Shami puzzle, has finally broken his silence.

Jahan had alleged right at the beginning that Shami, after India's tour of South Africa last month, had gone to Dubai and received some money from a Pakistani girl named Alishba. She also claimed that the money was sent by a certain Mohammad bhai.

 

Owing to Jahan's statements, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to hold back Shami's annual contract. The BCCI even asked its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) to investigate whether Shami received any money and if there was a possible match-fixing angle.

Now, Mohammad bhai has finally been traced and has cleared his stand in the entire matter. "Neither have I done anything wrong, nor am I associated with such things. I never talked of match-fixing or offered money to anyone. I was born India and won't ever let my country down," was Mohammed was quoted as saying by ABP News.

"I am hearing the name Alishba for the first time through the media. I have never met any woman called Alishba in my life. I am open to any probe by the BCCI or anti-corruption agencies. Even if I have to go through a lie-detector or narco test, I am up for it. I will cooperate with the agencies if they approach me."

 

Jahan, now claims she never made match-fixing allegations against her husband. She stressed that it was Shami, who was bringing match-fixing angle into the feud between the pair.

Mohammed says he was born in Surat, Gujarat, and has been living in the United Kingdom for over two decades.

"I had met Shami and Hasin when the cricketer was on England tour for matches. Hasin used to call me 'bhaiya' (brother) and I respect her because she is like a sister to me. Whenever they (Shami and Hasin) wanted to go for a meal or shopping, I used to take them out," he said.

 

"I own a small business of mobile phones which keeps me busy most of the times but I still used to go to meet them whenever required. We used to ate and travel together. I own a small business of mobile phones here in London. I earn money through lawful and legitimate ways. I am not any influential person but a commoner, who lives with his family happily in a small house," he added.

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