Facebook removes online abuse hurled at Mohammed Shami

After pacer Mohammed Shami faced online abuse following Indias defeat to Pakistan at the ICC T20 World Cup match Facebook on Monday said that it quickly removed the comments that hurled abuse at himIn a statement to IANS the social network said that no one should have to experience abuse anywhere and we dont want it on our platformsWe quickly introduced measures to remove the comments that directed abuse at an Indian cricketer and well continue to take action against those that violate our Community Standards the Facebook spokesperson saidWe have recently announced updates to our bullying and harassment policy that increases protections for all public figures the spokesperson addedThe Virat Kohliled side started its ICC T20 World Cup campaign on a disappointing note as it lost its opening encounter by 10 wickets with Shami emerging as the most expensive bowler on the night giving away 43 runs in 35 oversAlso read Being Muslim Mohammed Shami is targeted for Indias defeat against Pakistan Asaduddin OwaisiThe trollers on social media platforms linked his belowpar performance to his religionFacebook does not allow attacks on people based on their protected characteristics which includes race religion nationality or sexual orientation This includes the use of emojis when used in a hateful contextBullying and harassment are not allowed on the platform but when they do occur the company takes it very seriouslySeveral cricketers past and current also came out in support of Shami who received derogatory and hateful comments on social mediaWhen we support TeamIndia we support every person who represents Team India MdShami11 is a committed worldclass bowler He had an off day like any other sportsperson can have I stand behind Shami amp Team India tweeted legendary cricketer Sachin TendulkarFormer Indian opener Virender Sehwag posted 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 jalwaThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever