The India-England Test series saw outstanding performances, with both batsmen and bowlers making significant contributions. Mohammed Siraj stood out for his exceptional bowling, particularly in the Oval Test where he took nine wickets. His performance has earned him the admiration of many, including former Sri Lankan cricketer and umpire Kumar Dharmasena.
Dharmasena, who officiated the final Test, took to social media to express his appreciation for Siraj’s bowling. He shared a picture of Siraj’s dismissal of Gus Atkinson, which sealed the victory for India. Dharmasena’s caption read, ‘I am fortunate to have witnessed this ball by Siraj,’ highlighting the impact of Siraj’s bowling. Siraj took the most wickets in this Test series, a total of 23 wickets in five matches. His bowling skills have earned him accolades, and he was also named Player of the Match in the final test. This performance has also boosted Siraj’s ICC Test ranking, moving him up to the 15th position.