NEW DELHI, March 19 (TNS): After days of speculations, Alishba, a Pakistani citizen, has now admitted to have met Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami in Dubai when he was returning from South Africa, Indian media reported on Monday.
According to Times of India report, Alishba also claimed that she has been in touch with Shami ever since India’s defeat to Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy final.
One of the many allegations Hasin Jahan has made against her husband Shami was the involvement of the India cricketer in match-fixing. Hasin alleged that Shami met a woman in Dubai who was supposed to give him money sent by another person from Britain.
“Alishba is a Pakistani citizen and Shami claimed that she gave him money. I have never been told by Shami for what purpose that money was given. I don’t know but if he can fraud me he can fraud the country too,” Hasin had said in an interaction with ABP News.
Alishba though denied knowing any Mohammad Bhai, the alleged person from Britain, and said that there were no transaction of money between her and Shami.
“Yes, I met him,” Alishba told ABP News. “I am a frequent flyer to Dubai because my sister stays in Sharjah. As a person, I really like Shami. As any fan that has idolised a celebrity, they always dream of meeting their idol. I had the desire to meet him (Shami) like any other fan would want to, which I don’t think is a big deal,” she added.
“I respect him a lot as a person and we just became good friends…I came to know that he (Shami) was flying back home from South Africa via Dubai co-incidentally I was also travelling there going to my sisters’ place,” Alishba continued.
“I am one of his followers, which is how I became Shami’s friend. Just like he has lakhs of followers, I am one among those normal fans. I have sent him messages…” Alishba said.
Courtesy: Times of India
