Shami grilled for over three hours

Kolkata, April 18: India pacer Mohammed Shami today got a temporary relief from Kolkata Police to join his IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils following a three- hour interrogation.

Facing summons from Kolkata Police after his wife had filed multiple cases including those of infidelity and domestic violence, Shami was held back here after Delhi's IPL fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on April 16.

“We have got no objection in Shami joining his IPL side. But if need be, we will be call him again,” joint commissioner of Police ( Crime) Praveen Tripathi said after Shami’s grilling that lasted a little over three hours.

“We can call him anytime but at this point of time, we don’t find it is necessary. He’s fully cooperating in this case,” Tripathi added.

It is learnt that Shami will leave to join his franchise DD in Bengaluru where they play a match against the Virat Kohliled side on April 21.

Asked whether they are satisfied with the findings, the police officer said, “Satisfaction is not the answer. We examined him professionally, got our answers and after that the investigation will take its course.”

Shami did not talk to the media and was seen whisked away by a police escort from the “in” gate of the police headquarters, while hordes of mediamen and camerapersons were asked to wait at the “out” gate with a police cordon in place.

“I’ve no idea about the police escort. It’s not in my knowledge. Please clarify this with the headquarters, safety and security of Indian players is a different issue,” Tripathi said.

Shami’s elder brother Hasib Ahmed, who was also booked in the case, was also summoned as he checked in about two hours in advance, but both left together.