Mohammed Siraj, the Indian pace bowler, gained significant recognition for his impressive bowling in the five-match Test series against England. He took 23 wickets, playing a crucial role in the series. His performance made him the leading wicket-taker, a first for him in his Test career. Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary Indian batsman, also lauded Siraj’s performance, further highlighting its significance. This recognition brought joy to Siraj, who expressed his appreciation.
Tendulkar’s comments, shared on the ‘100MB’ ‘X’ account, included praise for Siraj’s performance and his positive attitude. Tendulkar noted Siraj’s energetic approach and remarked that his body language didn’t reveal whether he had taken many wickets or none at all. Siraj responded with a message of gratitude, expressing his thanks.
The final Test match of the series, held at The Oval, saw India emerge victorious. In the first innings, India scored 224 runs, while England managed 247 runs. Siraj took four wickets in the first innings. India then scored 396 runs in their second innings, setting England a target. Despite needing 374 runs to win, England fell short, scoring 367 runs. Siraj took five wickets in the second innings, finishing the match with nine wickets overall, and significantly contributing to India’s win. His late spell on the final day was decisive, where he took three crucial wickets when England needed 35 runs with four wickets in hand.