My name is @MohammadKaif but I m not that Sharp Shooter. Me&family getting lot of calls.M playing only with bat&ball https://t.co/JvYkWayQwo — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) 1474348628000

Natwest series 2002 india vs england Final

Mohammad Kaif clarifies he is not a sharpshooter

NEW DELHI: The release of RJD parliamentarian and don Mohammad Shahabuddin last week triggered contrasting reactions from across the country. While there was jubilation among his supporters, there were also scathing remarks against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav who is in alliance with the Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar.As Shahabuddin walked out from prison after Patna High Court granted him bail in the case of a murder of a witness in the 2004 killing of two brothers in Siwan, he was flanked by many of his supporters as is the norm in India. But the spotlight on a wanted sharpshooter Mohammad Kaif, gave way to a confusion of sorts and former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif found himself under unwanted attention due to his namesake.It all started with a picture that showed a banner "cricketer mo. kaif ko insaaf do (give justice to Mohammad Kaif)." And then some Twitter users expressed disappointment and disbelief with Kaif - the cricketer - becoming a sharpshooter.The tweets triggered such a storm on social media that Kaif had to tweet in retaliation and clarify, "I am not the shooter u r referring to.I m training fr the Cricket season ahead wid #Chattisgarh. Verify to karlo yaar," along with the original tweet.And alongwith the tweet, Kaif had put up a full disclaimer highlighting another such confusion with a journalist calling and asking his brother for information.Kaif led India to first title in the Under-19 World Cup in 2000. He was the first Test cricketer from Uttar Pradesh and led them to their first Ranji Trophy title in 2005-06. And now he is the first captain of Chhattisgarh - the newest entrants in Indian domestic circuit.Kaif was a regular member of the Indian side in early 2000s. A superb fielder, Kaif is remembered for taking India to victory in the NatWest final against England at Lord's in June 2002, the highlights of which can be watched below: