Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj, currently on a break after a successful Test series in England, celebrated Raksha Bandhan with his family. The holiday provided an opportunity for Siraj and his teammates to spend time with their loved ones. Notably, the rakhi was tied to Siraj by Zanai Bhosle, the granddaughter of renowned singer Asha Bhosle. Their relationship had previously sparked rumors.
Raksha Bandhan Celebration
On August 9th, Siraj, along with the rest of the country, celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan. Zanai Bhosle, who had been linked to Siraj, tied the rakhi on his wrist. The event was captured in a video shared by Zanai on her Instagram, which gained significant attention and love from their fans. Siraj was seen wearing a white kurta-pyjama for the occasion.
Rumors and Relationship
Rumors of a relationship between Siraj and Zanai had circulated on social media a few months prior. This was fueled by a photograph from Zanai’s birthday celebration, which featured both of them. Previously, no photos of the two had surfaced, which led to speculation. Both Siraj and Zanai denied the rumors, with Zanai referring to Siraj as her ‘dear brother’ and Siraj sharing that he considered Zanai like his sister. The recent Raksha Bandhan celebration served to dispel any lingering doubts.
Siraj’s Performance in England
Siraj played a key role in Team India’s success during the England tour. He played in all five Test matches, taking the highest number of wickets, with 23. In two matches, he secured 5 wickets in a single innings, contributing to the victories. Particularly in the final Test at The Oval, Siraj took 9 wickets, including 5 in the second innings, securing a thrilling 6-run victory for Team India.