Mohammad Shami Meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath Amid IPL Duties
Mohammad Shami met Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, discussing leadership and sustainable development.
Mohammad Shami took time out from his Indian Premier League duties to meet Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Sunrisers Hyderabad speedster revealed he met the CM via a post on his official Twitter handle on Monday, May 19. During the meeting, Shami said he got an insight into CM Adityanath's leadership and vision for the densely populated northern Indian state.
Shami also said the Chief Minister provided him with an understanding of his 'compelling roadmap" for the sustainable development of Uttar Pradesh and its people. The experienced cricketer joined the UP CM's hands in his mission to turn the vision into reality, providing open support to his government.
'Today, I had the esteemed opportunity to meet with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri @myogiadityanath. Our discussions were rich with insights focused on vision, leadership, and the transformative possibilities for our state," Shami wrote in his post, containing a pair of pictures clicked with Adityanath, who has been the UP CM since 2017.
'The CM articulated a compelling roadmap for growth, emphasising sustainable development and social progress. His commitment to empowering communities resonates deeply, inspiring us all to contribute to positive change. It is reassuring to witness such dedication to the betterment of our society, and I am eager to be part of this collaborative journey towards a brighter future for Uttar Pradesh. Together, we can turn vision into reality."
Shami met the UP Chief Minister upon his return to UP for Sunrisers' next IPL 2025 game versus the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday, May 19. The 34-year-old, who originally hails from Almohra in Uttar Pradesh, shifted to West Bengal to pursue his cricketing dreams and made his first-class debut for Bengal in the 2010-11 Ranji Trophy season versus Assam. He later made his international debut for India in January 2013 against Pakistan.
Shami would be eyeing a fruitful return to the field after an extended break afforded to him and the Sunrisers due to the week-long halt the IPL went through following an India-Pakistan military conflict. The tournament had to be suspended on May 8 amid public safety fears and national sentiment.
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