Mohammed Shami handed a Grade B contract as corruption investigation ends

Mohammed Shami, who has been having a tough time in his personal life, can now breathe a sigh of relief he as has been offered a Grade B annual contract by the Committee of Administrators (CoA). Shami's annual contract was withheld when the list of centrally-contracted players was revealed on March 10 after the fast bowler’s wife had filed a complaint against him.

Shami’s wife Hasin Jahan had accused the India cricketer of having extra-marital affairs and resorting to domestic violence. Hasin came out with photos on Facebook, WhatsApp chats, held press conferences, released phone recordings and filed FIRs against Shami.

Subsequently, the CoA had requested Neeraj Kumar, the former Police Commissioner of Delhi and Head of BCCI Anti-Corruption Unit, to investigate the allegations against Shami pertaining to the provisions of the BCCI Anti-Corruption Code. 

“Mr Neeraj Kumar has submitted his confidential report to the CoA. Based on the conclusions in the said report, the CoA is of the view that no further actions/ proceedings under the BCCI anti-corruption code are warranted in the matter,” stated the BCCI release.

Mohammed Shami can now breathe easy as due these allegations his IPL participation was also in doubt. However, with things pretty clear, he will represent Delhi Daredevils in the upcoming edition of the IPL. The Grade B contract also means that Shami will be getting Rs 3 crore annually.