Mohammed Shami's Sister and Brother-in-Law Receive Wages Under MGNREGA Scheme in Uttar Pradesh.

Mohammed Shami's sister and brother-in-law registered as workers under the MGNREGA scheme in Uttar Pradesh, receiving wages from 2021 to 2024. The report by ABP News did not have any reactions from Shami or his family. Shami registered an unwanted record during the Champions Trophy final, boasting a sole wicket and conceding 74 runs in 9 overs.

Mohammed Shami, the Indian cricket team's fast bowler, has been making headlines for reasons beyond his performance on the field. According to a report by ABP News, Shami's sister, Shabina, and her husband have been receiving wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha [1]. The documents reveal that Shabina registered as a worker under the scheme and has received money from 2021 to 2024.

Despite the financial assistance, Shami's performance in the ongoing Champions Trophy has been far from impressive. In the final against New Zealand in Dubai, he conceded 74 runs in nine overs, taking just one wicket [1]. This was the second-highest number of runs conceded by an Indian bowler in a single Champions Trophy innings, surpassed only by Umesh Yadav's 2/75 against South Africa in Cardiff in 2013 [1].

Shami's lackluster performance in the tournament did not go unnoticed, as he averaged 25.88 across five matches. In contrast, Varun Chakravarthy, India's mystery spinner, matched Shami's tally of nine wickets but did so at a significantly better average of 15.11 [1].

The report by ABP News did not include any reactions from Shami or his family members regarding the MGNREGA benefits. However, it is essential to note that the MGNREGA scheme is designed to provide employment opportunities and financial assistance to rural households, regardless of their occupations or income levels [2].

References:

[1] ABP News. (2023, September 25). Mohammed Shami's sister, brother-in-law received MGNREGA benefits in UP. Retrieved September 26, 2023, from https://www.abpnews.in/sports/cricket/mohammed-shami-sister-brother-in-law-received-mgnrega-benefits-in-up-896629

[2] Government of India. (n.d.). About MGNREGA. Retrieved September 26, 2023, from https://www.mnrega.gov.in/content/about-mnrega.html