Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami unfollowed Yuzvendra Chahal over Iran-related post? Fact Check A controversy erupted within the India National Cricket Team after Yuzvendra Chahal’s social media post sparked debates about patriotism and its connection to the ongoing tensions between the United States-Israel and Iran. The incident gained traction when fans claimed that Siraj and Shami had unfollowed Chahal on Instagram, allegedly due to the content of his post. However, fact-checkers later confirmed these claims were false, as the cricketers remain connected on the platform. Chahal shared a photo of a T-shirt with the message, “Support the country you live in or go live in the country you support.” While he did not explicitly reference the Iran conflict or the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, many interpreted the post as indirectly tied to the geopolitical situation. The message resonated with heightened emotions in India, where Shias mourned Khamenei’s reported death in an airstrike by the U.S.-Israel alliance. For many Shias, Khamenei was not only a political leader but also a spiritual guide, known as a Marja-e-Taqlid, and his passing led to widespread demonstrations, including gatherings at sites like the Bara Imambara in Lucknow. The controversy intensified when a user claimed Siraj and Shami had removed Chahal from their Instagram follow list. However, investigations revealed this was a misinformation campaign. Both players are still following each other on the platform, and the claims were debunked as fake. The incident highlights the sensitivity of social media in politically charged environments, where even indirect references can spark public debate. Chahal’s post also divided fans.#iraq #mohammed_siraj #yuzvendra_chahal #mohammed_shami #baraa_imambara
