New Delhi: Former India Cricketer Virender Sehwag on Monday came in support of Indian pacer Mohammad Shami who was being subjected to online hate and attack over his mediocre performance in the match against Pakistan.

Taking to Twitter from his official handle Sehwag said Mohammad Shami was a champion and the online attack on him was shocking. He added, “We stand by him.”

“Anyone who wears the India cap has India in their hearts far more than any online mob,” he further wrote.

“The online attack on Mohammad Shami is shocking and we stand by him. He is a champion and Anyone who wears the India cap has India in their hearts far more than any online mob.  With you Shami. Agle match mein dikado jalwa” he wrote in the tweet.

Shami came under the scanner of social media trolls after he conceded 43 runs in his quota of four overs in the ICC T20 WC match against Pakistan on Sunday. India lost the match by 10 wickets, as trolls blamed Shami for his poor performance.

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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.

He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.

The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.

"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.

The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.

He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.