From Mohammed Siraj to Ben Stokes 5 bowlers with most wickets in Anderson  Tendulkar Trophy

From Mohammed Siraj to Ben Stokes, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in Anderson -Tendulkar Trophy.

From Mohammed Siraj to Ben Stokes: Five bowlers with most wickets in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

India pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj delivered heartwarming responses to India’s batting talisman Virat Kohli and former South African great Dale Steyn after spearheading India to a thrilling win over England at The Oval on Monday (August 4).&nbsp;Siraj was at his fiery best, tying down England’s batters with sharp, nipping deliveries and leading India to a dramatic six-run triumph. After rain cut short play on day 4, the Indian team returned on the final morning recharged and ready for the decisive push. With England needing just 35 runs and four wickets in hand, Siraj joined forces with Prasidh Krishna under overcast skies and light drizzle. The pair hit the 140kph mark consistently, dismantling England’s chase of 374 and turning the contest on its head.&nbsp;Before the Test began, Steyn had predicted a five-wicket haul for Siraj on The Oval’s green surface. In the first innings, Siraj fell just short, taking four wickets. But in the second, destiny aligned. He sealed the victory by uprooting Gus Atkinson’s stumps, completing his five-for and finishing with match figures of 9/190.&nbsp;After the win, Siraj responded to Steyn’s earlier post with a simple, heartfelt message: “You asked. I delivered. Really appreciate coming from you.”&nbsp;Virat Kohli, who has mentored Siraj into one of India’s premier Test bowlers, lauded him on X, writing, “Great win by Team India. Resilience and determination from Siraj and Prasidh has given us this phenomenal victory. Special mention to Siraj who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him.”&nbsp;Siraj replied with a subtle but touching note. “Thank you bhaiya for believe-ing in me.” Across the five-Test series, Siraj bowled his heart out, redefining the idea of workload management. He sent down 1,113 deliveries, picked 23 wickets at an average of 32.43, and finished as the leading wicket-taker of the series.

You asked I delivered Sirajs perfect reply to Dale Steyns prediction after match winning spell

India pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj delivered heartwarming responses to India’s batting talisman Virat Kohli and former South African great Dale Steyn after spearheading India to a thrilling win over England at The Oval on Monday (August 4). Siraj was at his fiery best, tying down England’s batters with sharp, nipping deliveries and leading India to a dramatic six-run triumph. After rain cut short play on day 4, the Indian team returned on the final morning recharged and ready for the decisive push. With England needing just 35 runs and four wickets in hand, Siraj joined forces with Prasidh Krishna under overcast skies and light drizzle. The pair hit the 140kph mark consistently, dismantling England’s chase of 374 and turning the contest on its head. Before the Test began, Steyn had predicted a five-wicket haul for Siraj on The Oval’s green surface. In the first innings, Siraj fell just short, taking four wickets. But in the second, destiny aligned. He sealed the victory by uprooting Gus Atkinson’s stumps, completing his five-for and finishing with match figures of 9/190. After the win, Siraj responded to Steyn’s earlier post with a simple, heartfelt message: “You asked. I delivered. Really appreciate coming from you.” Virat Kohli, who has mentored Siraj into one of India’s premier Test bowlers, lauded him on X, writing, “Great win by Team India. Resilience and determination from Siraj and Prasidh has given us this phenomenal victory. Special mention to Siraj who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him.” Siraj replied with a subtle but touching note. “Thank you bhaiya for believe-ing in me.” Across the five-Test series, Siraj bowled his heart out, redefining the idea of workload management. He sent down 1,113 deliveries, picked 23 wickets at an average of 32.43, and finished as the leading wicket-taker of the series.

Set a record target of 374, England looked poised for victory at 339/6 at stumps on day 4. However, India produced an epic comeback on day 5 morning, picking up the remaining four wickets quickly to bowl the hosts out for 367 and level the five-match series 2-2

‘You asked, I delivered’: Siraj’s perfect reply to Dale Steyn's prediction after match-winning spell

England’s Player of the Series, Harry Brook, praised Indian seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-siraj-avenges-lords-heartbreak-to-help-india-clinch-thriller-at-oval-watch-winning-moment-1754311309557">Mohammed Siraj, who triggered a late English collapse during the Oval Test run chase to help his team grab a narrow and essential win</a> and level the five-match series 2-2. Siraj picked up five wickets in the second innings, including three early on the final day to deny England a series win in the fifth Test in London. While they only needed 35 runs with four wickets remaining, the hosts failed to tackle Siraj’s unplayable deliveries, surrendering by just six runs remaining. His teammate, KL Rahul, however, called this among Team India’s best Test wins ever.&nbsp;Brook, meanwhile, played a fantastic knock of 111 off 98 balls in the fourth innings, alongside veteran Joe Root, who slammed his 39th Test hundred, punishing India on day four. The pair hit Indian quicks to all parts of the ground, cutting down on the deficit with each scoring shot. Although they brought England to a comfortable position during the chase, losing three wickets late on the fourth day allowed India to gain momentum. &nbsp;However, the final day at the Oval had everyone in the game, with England needing just 35 runs to cross the winning line. Speaking to the media after the six-run loss, Brook said England was confident about hunting the target, but it was Siraj who denied them a victory. &nbsp;“I thought we’ll easily take it home in the morning, but the way Siraj bowled, he deserved the success today. I thought the pitch would be flatter after the roller. But it zipped around under the cloud. But Siraj has had a phenomenal series and a finish,” Brook said. &nbsp;Injured Chris Woakes also walked out to bat with his dislocated shoulder heavily taped, but even that failed to prevent the inevitable. &nbsp;“Woakes would always go out no matter what. Unfortunate we didn’t get over the line,” Brook continued.<h3>Rahul rates Oval win among top ones</h3>KL Rahul is Team India’s batting mainstay, and having played crucial knocks throughout this series, he knows and understands the value of this win at the Oval, which saw India level the five-match series.&nbsp; &nbsp;Speaking to Sky Sports broadcaster Dinesh Karthik, Rahul said, “Win means absolutely everything. I’ve played cricket for years. Won Champions Trophy, seen the team lift the World Cup — of course, nothing compares to winning the World Cup.” &nbsp;“But there were so many questions about whether Test cricket stays or not, but both (teams) answered that question here with the way we’ve played. India weren’t given a chance, but we’ve fought in every game, and to get 2-2, might be a draw, but for Indian Test cricket, this will rank right at the top. This is where change begins. Indian Test team will win a lot of things and more series,” said Rahul, who scored 532 runs in the series at an average of 53.20.

Speaking to the media after the six-run loss, Brook said England was confident about hunting the target, but it was Siraj who denied them a victory.

England’s Player of the Series, Harry Brook, praised Indian seamer Mohammed Siraj, who triggered a late English collapse during the Oval Test run chase to help his team grab a narrow and essential win and level the five-match series 2-2. Siraj picked up five wickets in the second innings, including three early on the final day to deny England a series win in the fifth Test in London. While they only needed 35 runs with four wickets remaining, the hosts failed to tackle Siraj’s unplayable deliveries, surrendering by just six runs remaining. His teammate, KL Rahul, however, called this among Team India’s best Test wins ever. Brook, meanwhile, played a fantastic knock of 111 off 98 balls in the fourth innings, alongside veteran Joe Root, who slammed his 39th Test hundred, punishing India on day four. The pair hit Indian quicks to all parts of the ground, cutting down on the deficit with each scoring shot. Although they brought England to a comfortable position during the chase, losing three wickets late on the fourth day allowed India to gain momentum. However, the final day at the Oval had everyone in the game, with England needing just 35 runs to cross the winning line. Speaking to the media after the six-run loss, Brook said England was confident about hunting the target, but it was Siraj who denied them a victory. “I thought we’ll easily take it home in the morning, but the way Siraj bowled, he deserved the success today. I thought the pitch would be flatter after the roller. But it zipped around under the cloud. But Siraj has had a phenomenal series and a finish,” Brook said. Injured Chris Woakes also walked out to bat with his dislocated shoulder heavily taped, but even that failed to prevent the inevitable. “Woakes would always go out no matter what. Unfortunate we didn’t get over the line,” Brook continued. Rahul rates Oval win among top ones KL Rahul is Team India’s batting mainstay, and having played crucial knocks throughout this series, he knows and understands the value of this win at the Oval, which saw India level the five-match series. Speaking to Sky Sports broadcaster Dinesh Karthik, Rahul said, “Win means absolutely everything. I’ve played cricket for years. Won Champions Trophy, seen the team lift the World Cup — of course, nothing compares to winning the World Cup.” “But there were so many questions about whether Test cricket stays or not, but both (teams) answered that question here with the way we’ve played. India weren’t given a chance, but we’ve fought in every game, and to get 2-2, might be a draw, but for Indian Test cricket, this will rank right at the top. This is where change begins. Indian Test team will win a lot of things and more series,” said Rahul, who scored 532 runs in the series at an average of 53.20.

Mohammed Siraj picked 23 wickets in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the most among all bowlers and the joint-most for an Indian on an away England tour.&nbsp;

England's Brook praises Siraj for ‘phenomenal series and a finish’; KL Rahul says Oval win ‘ranks right at top’

The best thing about time is that it changes! Just weeks after Mohammed Siraj suffered perhaps his toughest heartbreak during the third Test at Lord’s, he won his team a famous Test in the same city but at a different venue, helping them level the five-match series 2-2. At the Lord’s, he failed to help his team cross the winning line with the bat in hand; however, at the just concluded Oval Test, he took it upon himself to win the game for his team with the ball. He picked up nine wickets, finishing with 23 in five matches – the most for any bowler this time, including three on the final to seal a thriller for the visiting Indian side.&nbsp;England needed 35 runs on day five to win the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with four wickets remaining. Although they were ahead in the run chase for most of day four, with Harry Brook and Joe Root punishing them with respective Test hundreds, England lost momentum late in the day after losing three quick wickets before bad light and rain halted proceedings. The hosts could have taken this game home early on the final day had it not been about the upbeat and motivated Siraj trying to win this match for his country.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-love-test-cricket-social-media-internet-goes-bonkers-over-team-india-famous-oval-test-win-over-england-mohammed-siraj-1754306291803">‘WE LOVE TEST CRICKET!’ Social media goes bonkers over India’s famous win at Oval; check out reactions</a> &nbsp;In the absence of ace quick Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj led the pace attack, and the way he did his job was commendable. He and Prasidh Krishna returned with four wickets each in the first innings, and although Krishna did return with three in the second, it was Siraj’s spell on day five that turned the momentum towards India.&nbsp; &nbsp;He first removed keeper-batter Jamie Smith (caught behind) and then accounted for Jamie Overton trapped in front of the wicket. Krishna bowled Josh Tongue before Siraj clean bowled Gus Atkinson to help India snatch a win from England’s jaws to level the five-match series.<h3>Watch India’s winning moment – &nbsp;</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A win carved in 𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘵. A moment owned by 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀 🇮🇳 ✨ Scenes from the commentary box as India do the improbable 🎙️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SonySportsNetwork?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SonySportsNetwork</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NayaIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NayaIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DhaakadIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DhaakadIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ExtraaaInnings?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ExtraaaInnings</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bhogleharsha</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cheteshwar1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cheteshwar1</a> <a href="https://t.co/LHCOPeF1dj">pic.twitter.com/LHCOPeF1dj</a>&mdash; Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) <a href="https://twitter.com/SonySportsNetwk/status/1952339334725865624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"I cannot describe my feelings," Siraj said after being named the Player of the Match.&nbsp; &nbsp;"After yesterday's incident (cost India six runs), I thought the match was gone. Had we got Harry Brook out before lunch, things would have been different. There would have been no fifth day. That was a game-changing moment. But we came back strongly after that. &nbsp;"When I woke up this morning, I told myself I would change the game. I opened Google, downloaded a 'believe' image and put that as my phone wallpaper,” Siraj said after helping India script a famous win at the Oval.

With 23 wickets to his name in this five-match series, Mohammed Siraj is the joint-highest wicket-taker for India against England in away Tests. 

The best thing about time is that it changes! Just weeks after Mohammed Siraj suffered perhaps his toughest heartbreak during the third Test at Lord’s, he won his team a famous Test in the same city but at a different venue, helping them level the five-match series 2-2. At the Lord’s, he failed to help his team cross the winning line with the bat in hand; however, at the just concluded Oval Test, he took it upon himself to win the game for his team with the ball. He picked up nine wickets, finishing with 23 in five matches – the most for any bowler this time, including three on the final to seal a thriller for the visiting Indian side. England needed 35 runs on day five to win the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with four wickets remaining. Although they were ahead in the run chase for most of day four, with Harry Brook and Joe Root punishing them with respective Test hundreds, England lost momentum late in the day after losing three quick wickets before bad light and rain halted proceedings. The hosts could have taken this game home early on the final day had it not been about the upbeat and motivated Siraj trying to win this match for his country. Also read | ‘WE LOVE TEST CRICKET!’ Social media goes bonkers over India’s famous win at Oval; check out reactions In the absence of ace quick Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj led the pace attack, and the way he did his job was commendable. He and Prasidh Krishna returned with four wickets each in the first innings, and although Krishna did return with three in the second, it was Siraj’s spell on day five that turned the momentum towards India. He first removed keeper-batter Jamie Smith (caught behind) and then accounted for Jamie Overton trapped in front of the wicket. Krishna bowled Josh Tongue before Siraj clean bowled Gus Atkinson to help India snatch a win from England’s jaws to level the five-match series. Watch India’s winning moment –

With 23 wickets to his name in this five-match series, Mohammed Siraj is the joint-highest wicket-taker for India against England in away Tests.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Siraj avenges Lord’s heartbreak to help India clinch thriller at Oval; Watch winning moment

There are not many things in life better than Test cricket, and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-india-win-oval-thriller-on-day-5-as-teams-share-anderson-tendulkar-trophy-1754301766275">Team India’s famous win at the Oval</a> is a clear example of it. Defending 35 with four wickets remaining, the visiting side was the receiving end at the start of day five, with England ahead in the run chase. Mohammed Siraj bowled with sheer heart and passion to first remove England’s only recognised batter (keeper Jamie Smith) before accounting for Jamie Overton to put their backs against the wall. What unfolded later saw the Indian dressing room erupting into joy, with Siraj taking home the honours.&nbsp;Five Tests, 25 days of cricket and both teams winning as many games each is perhaps the best end to this marvellous Test series in the UK. With no stalwarts in Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, and two ace players in Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant (for the fifth Test), the Indian Team were short of superstars in the XI; however, the ones on the teamsheet never made anyone miss any of them. &nbsp;The team in transition showed zeal, especially Siraj, who played his 10th straight away Test match (five Down Under and as many against England) and won the game for India when it mattered the most.&nbsp; &nbsp;Even though England dominated this run chase at least till the time Harry Brook and Joe Root were present at the crease, Indian quicks never let their foot off the pedal, continuing to put pressure till the very end, eventually succeeding. &nbsp;Pacer Siraj, who picked four wickets in the first innings, returned with a five-for in the second, picking nine wickets in the match, and helping India win by just six runs to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2.&nbsp; &nbsp;Check out some of the top social media reactions -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It was a series that had it all. 5 test matches that all could have gone either way at different points…2-2 seems fair! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a>&mdash; Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronFinch5/status/1952326595575972246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Siraj deserves a long holiday on a beach somewhere with a drink in hand 😂 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvsIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvsIND</a>&mdash; Amanda Wellington (@amandajadew) <a href="https://twitter.com/amandajadew/status/1952324887005295091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Test cricket ❤️&mdash; Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) <a href="https://twitter.com/faf1307/status/1952325872259895461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Well played India!! What a series… <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsEND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsEND</a> Well done to everyone involved from both teams. Stunning performance today by <a href="https://twitter.com/mdsirajofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mdsirajofficial</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/prasidh43?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@prasidh43</a> to hold their nerves. Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/ShubmanGill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShubmanGill</a> and the team for a great series! 🙌👏👏&mdash; Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) <a href="https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074/status/1952326188388466711?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WE LOVE TEST CRICKET&mdash; Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaleSteyn62/status/1952320839220871304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">What a test match! Congratulations to India 👏 england had it in the bag but India came back with a fighting bowling performance&mdash; Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) <a href="https://twitter.com/Angelo69Mathews/status/1952326213751730230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congrats to India, and especially Siraj. He was brilliant today as he has been all summer. What a match, what a series… God, I love Test cricket. But jeez, the torment of losing like that is agonising! <a href="https://t.co/sUF9u5tiEj">pic.twitter.com/sUF9u5tiEj</a>&mdash; Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/1952323932775952781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Terrific series coming to an end in England <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsEND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsEND</a> Great for Test Cricket 👏👏👏👏👏&mdash; Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottbstyris/status/1952319010856706435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">In tennis terms, England were serving for the series &amp; sitting on three championship points when Shubman Gill walked out to bat in the 2nd innings in Manchester &amp; to then go on and level it 2-2 is an incredible effort &amp; a famous moment for Indian cricket <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EngvInd?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EngvInd</a>&mdash; Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) <a href="https://twitter.com/beastieboy07/status/1952324166134477073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Oh my word. What a finish to an incredible test series. Well done to both teams. That was insane ❤️&mdash; Steven Finn (@finnysteve) <a href="https://twitter.com/finnysteve/status/1952323338405310653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Wow .. I haven’t witnessed anything quite like that .. an incredible series .. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a>&mdash; Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelVaughan/status/1952324035930366127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">One of the greatest moments in Indian cricket history. And a moment where Mohd Siraj enters Indian cricket folklore.&mdash; Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/1952324097586680202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Incredible series! Well done, Well done.&mdash; Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaleSteyn62/status/1952323526293061816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

India beat England by six runs in the fifth Test at the Oval, levelling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. 

There are not many things in life better than Test cricket, and Team India’s famous win at the Oval is a clear example of it. Defending 35 with four wickets remaining, the visiting side was the receiving end at the start of day five, with England ahead in the run chase. Mohammed Siraj bowled with sheer heart and passion to first remove England’s only recognised batter (keeper Jamie Smith) before accounting for Jamie Overton to put their backs against the wall. What unfolded later saw the Indian dressing room erupting into joy, with Siraj taking home the honours. Five Tests, 25 days of cricket and both teams winning as many games each is perhaps the best end to this marvellous Test series in the UK. With no stalwarts in Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, and two ace players in Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant (for the fifth Test), the Indian Team were short of superstars in the XI; however, the ones on the teamsheet never made anyone miss any of them. The team in transition showed zeal, especially Siraj, who played his 10th straight away Test match (five Down Under and as many against England) and won the game for India when it mattered the most. Even though England dominated this run chase at least till the time Harry Brook and Joe Root were present at the crease, Indian quicks never let their foot off the pedal, continuing to put pressure till the very end, eventually succeeding. Pacer Siraj, who picked four wickets in the first innings, returned with a five-for in the second, picking nine wickets in the match, and helping India win by just six runs to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. Check out some of the top social media reactions -

India beat England by six runs in the fifth Test at the Oval, levelling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2.&nbsp;

‘WE LOVE TEST CRICKET!’ Social media goes bonkers over India’s famous win at Oval; check out reactions

Mohammed Siraj cannot do anything wrong. The ace Indian quick bowled a peach of a delivery, a steering Yorker to England’s Zak Crawley, breaking his off stump, to wrap day three proceedings of the Oval Test. Needing 374 to win the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, England did everything right till the last moment, only for Siraj to shock them and put India ahead in this run chase. Crawley and Ben Duckett, however, stitched 50 runs for the first wicket inside 14 overs, with the hosts needing another 324 runs to win with nine wickets and two days remaining.&nbsp;Day three of the Oval Test entirely belonged to India. Resuming proceedings after losing two wickets late on the second day, the batting pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and night watchman Akash Deep took the attack to the opposition, also requiring fortune to favour them, or Team India rather.&nbsp;&nbsp;While Jaiswal completed his second hundred of the series (in the second session), it was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/oval-test-day-3-lunch-head-coach-gautam-gambhir-unearths-india-sunil-narine-in-akash-deep-as-visitors-on-top-1754136435395">Akash Deep’s maiden Test fifty (66) that hogged all the limelight</a>. &nbsp;Captain Shubman Gill looked like breaking Sunil Gavaskar’s series runs tally record but fell prey to Gus Atkinson’s beauty, getting out on 11, finishing his first series as the Test skipper with 754 runs in five matches. Karun Nair departed soon after, but Manchester game heroes Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar ensured India stayed ahead in the game. &nbsp;Following Jaiswal’s dismissal on 118, the lower order frustrated England, with all contributing with the bat. Jadeja and Sundar completed their respective fifties, helping India post 396 in their second innings.<h3>ENG must break record to complete Oval chase &nbsp;</h3>England hold the record for the highest run-chase at this venue (263); however, for them to win this match, they must defy all previous records and several notions to stand tall. &nbsp;The opening pair of Duckett and Crawley faced a challenging spell of pace bowling but stood their ground only for Siraj to bowl his heart out and break the partnership just at the stroke of stumps on day three.&nbsp;

England need 324 runs to win the fifth Test against India with nine wickets and two days remaining. 

Mohammed Siraj cannot do anything wrong. The ace Indian quick bowled a peach of a delivery, a steering Yorker to England’s Zak Crawley, breaking his off stump, to wrap day three proceedings of the Oval Test. Needing 374 to win the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, England did everything right till the last moment, only for Siraj to shock them and put India ahead in this run chase. Crawley and Ben Duckett, however, stitched 50 runs for the first wicket inside 14 overs, with the hosts needing another 324 runs to win with nine wickets and two days remaining. Day three of the Oval Test entirely belonged to India. Resuming proceedings after losing two wickets late on the second day, the batting pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and night watchman Akash Deep took the attack to the opposition, also requiring fortune to favour them, or Team India rather. While Jaiswal completed his second hundred of the series (in the second session), it was Akash Deep’s maiden Test fifty (66) that hogged all the limelight. Captain Shubman Gill looked like breaking Sunil Gavaskar’s series runs tally record but fell prey to Gus Atkinson’s beauty, getting out on 11, finishing his first series as the Test skipper with 754 runs in five matches. Karun Nair departed soon after, but Manchester game heroes Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar ensured India stayed ahead in the game. Following Jaiswal’s dismissal on 118, the lower order frustrated England, with all contributing with the bat. Jadeja and Sundar completed their respective fifties, helping India post 396 in their second innings. ENG must break record to complete Oval chase England hold the record for the highest run-chase at this venue (263); however, for them to win this match, they must defy all previous records and several notions to stand tall. The opening pair of Duckett and Crawley faced a challenging spell of pace bowling but stood their ground only for Siraj to bowl his heart out and break the partnership just at the stroke of stumps on day three.

England need 324 runs to win the fifth Test against India with nine wickets and two days remaining.&nbsp;

Mohammed Siraj produces magic on last ball to keep India ahead; ENG need 324 to win at Oval

On a day when 15 wickets tumbled, India inched ahead of England by 52 runs, reaching 75/2 at stumps in their second innings of the final Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy on Friday (August 1). Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 51, helped by a couple of dropped chances, kept India in front before bad light curtailed play 15 minutes early than expected.&nbsp;The day started with England wrapping up India’s first innings for 224, Gus Atkinson completing a superb 5‑33 in the absence of injured Chris Woakes. In reply, England were cruising after a blistering 92-run opening stand in just 12.4 overs, Zak Crawley (64) and Ben Duckett attacking freely. But from the post-lunch session onwards, India’s bowlers turned the tide.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-you-can-t-get-me-out-here-duckett-s-banter-backfires-as-akash-deep-wins-mini-battle-1754064833515">'You can’t get me out here' – Duckett’s banter backfires as Akash Deep wins mini-battle</a>&nbsp;Mohammed Siraj, relentless with his nip-backers and yorkers, claimed 4/86 to become the series’ leading wicket-taker. Prasidh Krishna (4/62) exploited variable bounce and seam movement, while England’s middle order faltered despite fifties from Crawley and Harry Brook (53). England’s 247 – their lowest total of the series – gave them only a 23-run lead.&nbsp;India’s second innings started positively with Jaiswal cutting and driving crisply. England’s fielding woes resurfaced as Harry Brook, Liam Dawson (sub), and Crawley all grassed chances, two of them offering reprieves to Jaiswal. KL Rahul (13) fell edging to Joe Root, while B Sai Sudharsan (11) was lbw to Atkinson. At the close, Jaiswal and nightwatchman Akash Deep had steered India to safety, setting up an intriguing third day in this topsy‑turvy Test.&nbsp;Brief scores:India: 224 and 75/2 in 18 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 51 not out; Josh Tongue 1-25) lead England 247 in 51.2 overs (Zak Crawley 64, Harry Brook 53; Prasidh Krishna 4/62, Mohammed Siraj 4/86) by 52 runs.

IND vs ENG 5th Test Jaiswals fifty Siraj and Prasidh four fers lead Indias fightback

On a day when 15 wickets tumbled, India inched ahead of England by 52 runs, reaching 75/2 at stumps in their second innings of the final Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy on Friday (August 1). Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 51, helped by a couple of dropped chances, kept India in front before bad light curtailed play 15 minutes early than expected. The day started with England wrapping up India’s first innings for 224, Gus Atkinson completing a superb 5‑33 in the absence of injured Chris Woakes. In reply, England were cruising after a blistering 92-run opening stand in just 12.4 overs, Zak Crawley (64) and Ben Duckett attacking freely. But from the post-lunch session onwards, India’s bowlers turned the tide. Also Read: 'You can’t get me out here' – Duckett’s banter backfires as Akash Deep wins mini-battle Mohammed Siraj, relentless with his nip-backers and yorkers, claimed 4/86 to become the series’ leading wicket-taker. Prasidh Krishna (4/62) exploited variable bounce and seam movement, while England’s middle order faltered despite fifties from Crawley and Harry Brook (53). England’s 247 – their lowest total of the series – gave them only a 23-run lead. India’s second innings started positively with Jaiswal cutting and driving crisply. England’s fielding woes resurfaced as Harry Brook, Liam Dawson (sub), and Crawley all grassed chances, two of them offering reprieves to Jaiswal. KL Rahul (13) fell edging to Joe Root, while B Sai Sudharsan (11) was lbw to Atkinson. At the close, Jaiswal and nightwatchman Akash Deep had steered India to safety, setting up an intriguing third day in this topsy‑turvy Test. Brief scores: India: 224 and 75/2 in 18 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 51 not out; Josh Tongue 1-25) lead England 247 in 51.2 overs (Zak Crawley 64, Harry Brook 53; Prasidh Krishna 4/62, Mohammed Siraj 4/86) by 52 runs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 51 ensured India reached 75/2 in 18 overs, before bad light forced stumps to be called 15 minutes earlier than expected

IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Jaiswal’s fifty, Siraj and Prasidh four-fers lead India's fightback

On Sunday (July 20), members of the Indian cricket team met with players Premier League club Manchester United. During the meetup, the players exchanged jerseys and pleasantries while engaging in some drills. With the caption 'United in Manchester', the BCCI shared several pictures of the meeting in which Indian Test captain Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant can be seen playing football with Manchester United in their training ground at Carrington. In one of the images which were also shared by Adidas, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj can be seen bowling to defender Harry Maguire. Images of the head coaches of the teams Ruben Amorim and Gautam Gambhir, who is a supporter of Manchester United, posing together also went viral on social media platforms. In other pictures, Gill posed with Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes, Mohammed Siraj with Amad Diallo, Jasprit Bumrah having a light discussion with Mason Mount and Harry Maguire. There was also a joint photo of the two teams and their support staff.<h2>See the video of quickfire questions below:</h2>

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During the meetup, India pacer Jasprit Bumrah and batsman Karun Nair were asked a couple of quickfire questions on the sidelines. On being asked about who is all your time favourite Manchester United hero, Bumrah replied by taking name of former Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic, while Karun said Cristiano Ronaldo. Next on to share their thoughts on which United player would make the best cricketer, the pacer replied by taking name of Mason Mount, while Karun said Matheus Cunha, who Manchester United recently signed from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. Lastly, when the duo were asked about who in the Indian cricket team will be the best footballer, Karun laughingly said that there is no one better than him, while Jasprit Bumrah made a startling revelation and said that all the members of the Indian cricket team are fond of Mohammed Siraj.

Mohammed Siraj will be very good at Bumrah makes BIG revelation during Team India Man United meet up

On Sunday (July 20), members of the Indian cricket team met with players Premier League club Manchester United. During the meetup, the players exchanged jerseys and pleasantries while engaging in some drills. With the caption 'United in Manchester', the BCCI shared several pictures of the meeting in which Indian Test captain Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant can be seen playing football with Manchester United in their training ground at Carrington. In one of the images which were also shared by Adidas, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj can be seen bowling to defender Harry Maguire. Images of the head coaches of the teams Ruben Amorim and Gautam Gambhir, who is a supporter of Manchester United, posing together also went viral on social media platforms. In other pictures, Gill posed with Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes, Mohammed Siraj with Amad Diallo, Jasprit Bumrah having a light discussion with Mason Mount and Harry Maguire. There was also a joint photo of the two teams and their support staff. See the video of quickfire questions below:

The Indian cricket team players met with Manchester United players before the start of the fourth Test between India and England at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground

'Mohammed Siraj will be very good at...': Bumrah makes BIG revelation during Team India-Man United meet up

In a massive boost to Team India’s chances of making a comeback in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, ace seamer Mohammed Siraj confirmed that premier quick Jasprit Bumrah will spearhead the pace attack in the fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester starting Wednesday (Jul 23). Uncertainty loomed over Bumrah’s selection for the fourth Test after he featured in two of the three matches he was supposed to play on this UK tour, with Siraj confirming Bumrah's availability for the upcoming game in the pre-match presser. His selection, however, also came on the back of the visiting camp running out of options in first-team quicks due to injuries to several pacers, including Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep.&nbsp;Team India trails by 1-2 in this marquee five-match series. After losing the series opener at Headingley in Leeds, India won the next match at Edgbaston – their first Test win at the venue but lost the next one at Lord’s in a close tie.&nbsp; &nbsp;If losing that one didn’t hurt enough, given India could chase 192 with four sessions remaining, injuries to the pace twins, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rishabh Pant, added salt to the wounds. &nbsp;While <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-bcci-confirms-nitish-kumar-reddy-out-of-england-series-arshdeep-to-miss-manchester-test-1753079900760">Arshdeep is ruled out of the Manchester Test</a> with an injured bowling hand, Akash Deep is suffering from a right groin injury, the signs of which he showed during the Lord’s Test. Pant, who injured his finger while keeping in England’s first innings in London, will play as a batter in Manchester, with his fellow gloveman Dhruv Jurel likely to play as the keeper-batter. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is the latest addition to the list, getting ruled out of the remaining two matches with a knee injury. &nbsp;India has added uncapped Haryana seamer Anshul Kamboj to the squad as a cover for Arshdeep.&nbsp;<h2>Bumrah in England &nbsp;</h2>Bumrah loves playing in England. On his third away Test tour to the UK, Bumrah has picked up 12 wickets in two contested matches thus far, including bagging two five-wicket hauls in each game (at Leeds and Lord’s).&nbsp; &nbsp;While he also surpassed Wasim Akram on the list of Asian quicks for the most wickets in SENA countries, his 14 five-fors in Tests keep him ahead of all Indian pacers on this list. Even though India lost both matches he featured in and won the one where he was on the bench, Bumrah's availability for the fourth Test in Manchester will boost Team India’s morale.&nbsp; &nbsp;However, with Siraj and Bumrah being the sure starters, it remains to be seen who plays as the first-change quick.&nbsp;<h3>India squad for fourth Test -</h3>&nbsp;Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vc &amp; wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav and Anshul Kamboj

Bumrah's selection, however, also came on the back of the visiting camp running out of options in first-team quicks due to injuries to several pacers, including Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep.

In a massive boost to Team India’s chances of making a comeback in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, ace seamer Mohammed Siraj confirmed that premier quick Jasprit Bumrah will spearhead the pace attack in the fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester starting Wednesday (Jul 23). Uncertainty loomed over Bumrah’s selection for the fourth Test after he featured in two of the three matches he was supposed to play on this UK tour, with Siraj confirming Bumrah's availability for the upcoming game in the pre-match presser. His selection, however, also came on the back of the visiting camp running out of options in first-team quicks due to injuries to several pacers, including Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep. Team India trails by 1-2 in this marquee five-match series. After losing the series opener at Headingley in Leeds, India won the next match at Edgbaston – their first Test win at the venue but lost the next one at Lord’s in a close tie. If losing that one didn’t hurt enough, given India could chase 192 with four sessions remaining, injuries to the pace twins, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rishabh Pant, added salt to the wounds. While Arshdeep is ruled out of the Manchester Test with an injured bowling hand, Akash Deep is suffering from a right groin injury, the signs of which he showed during the Lord’s Test. Pant, who injured his finger while keeping in England’s first innings in London, will play as a batter in Manchester, with his fellow gloveman Dhruv Jurel likely to play as the keeper-batter. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is the latest addition to the list, getting ruled out of the remaining two matches with a knee injury. India has added uncapped Haryana seamer Anshul Kamboj to the squad as a cover for Arshdeep. Bumrah in England Bumrah loves playing in England. On his third away Test tour to the UK, Bumrah has picked up 12 wickets in two contested matches thus far, including bagging two five-wicket hauls in each game (at Leeds and Lord’s). While he also surpassed Wasim Akram on the list of Asian quicks for the most wickets in SENA countries, his 14 five-fors in Tests keep him ahead of all Indian pacers on this list. Even though India lost both matches he featured in and won the one where he was on the bench, Bumrah's availability for the fourth Test in Manchester will boost Team India’s morale. However, with Siraj and Bumrah being the sure starters, it remains to be seen who plays as the first-change quick. India squad for fourth Test - Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vc & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav and Anshul Kamboj

Bumrah's selection, however, also came on the back of the visiting camp running out of options in first-team quicks due to injuries to several pacers, including Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep.

IND vs ENG 2025: Jasprit Bumrah to play in Manchester Test, Siraj confirms

In cricket and life, some moments stay forever in your heart. For Mohammed Siraj, one such joyful memory was at Lord’s in 2021, stump in hand, sprinting across the field after castling the off-stump of England’s James Anderson to seal a famous 151-run win on day 5. Fast forward to July 14, 2025, at the same iconic venue and that very stump became a symbol of heartbreak. India needed 23 more runs. Siraj was putting up a brave fight with the bat and was doing everything right for India. He had defended like a textbook tailender, blocking, ducking and surviving.&nbsp;But fate had other plans. An off-spin delivery from Shoaib Bashir gripped and back-spun to dislodge the stump, the same one Siraj had once uprooted in glory. The heartbreak was instant. Siraj dropped to his knees, questioning his luck as the dream was over.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-car-accident-to-creating-history-when-life-bowled-a-bouncer-rishabh-pant-hit-a-century-1750762288365">From car accident to creating history - When life bowled a bouncer, Rishabh Pant hit a century</a>&nbsp;This wasn’t just another loss. It was a brave fight put up by the Indian tailenders; at lunch on the final day, they were reeling at 112/8. However, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj stitched together a fightback, taking the score to 170. Victory was 23 runs away, but that just wasn't meant to be; God was kinder to England and fortune didn't favour the brave.<h2>Parallels from 2021 Lord's Test</h2>The parallels with the 2021 Test match at Lord's were strange. Back then, India was 209 for 8 before Shami and Bumrah’s unbeaten 89-run stand for the ninth wicket turned the match. Siraj did wonders with the ball: a four-wicket haul and that iconic celebration, stump in hand, Kohli roaring all over the place. He had taken eight wickets in the game, including the final blow that guided India to defend 272 in 60 overs.&nbsp;Now, in 2025, the hope of winning the game lay in the hands of Indian tail-enders. Bumrah and Siraj blocked 84 deliveries together and the Indian side was hoping for a miracle. However, Bashir found just enough from the pitch to break through and shatter the Indian dreams.&nbsp;It’s strange how the same place can give you everything once and take it all away the next time. In 2021, Siraj walked off with the stump in hand and a smile at Lord’s. In 2025, he walked off again, but this time, head down, the same stump lying behind him.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the end, cricket is the best leveller, bringing you up one day and down the next.

In 2021, Siraj sealed a historic win at Lord’s with the stump in hand. In 2025, at the same ground, that stump became a symbol of heartbreak as he was bowled with 23 runs to win. From glory to grief, Siraj lived both highs and lows at the Home of Cricket.

In cricket and life, some moments stay forever in your heart. For Mohammed Siraj, one such joyful memory was at Lord’s in 2021, stump in hand, sprinting across the field after castling the off-stump of England’s James Anderson to seal a famous 151-run win on day 5. Fast forward to July 14, 2025, at the same iconic venue and that very stump became a symbol of heartbreak. India needed 23 more runs. Siraj was putting up a brave fight with the bat and was doing everything right for India. He had defended like a textbook tailender, blocking, ducking and surviving. But fate had other plans. An off-spin delivery from Shoaib Bashir gripped and back-spun to dislodge the stump, the same one Siraj had once uprooted in glory. The heartbreak was instant. Siraj dropped to his knees, questioning his luck as the dream was over. Also Read | From car accident to creating history - When life bowled a bouncer, Rishabh Pant hit a century This wasn’t just another loss. It was a brave fight put up by the Indian tailenders; at lunch on the final day, they were reeling at 112/8. However, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj stitched together a fightback, taking the score to 170. Victory was 23 runs away, but that just wasn't meant to be; God was kinder to England and fortune didn't favour the brave. Parallels from 2021 Lord's Test The parallels with the 2021 Test match at Lord's were strange. Back then, India was 209 for 8 before Shami and Bumrah’s unbeaten 89-run stand for the ninth wicket turned the match. Siraj did wonders with the ball: a four-wicket haul and that iconic celebration, stump in hand, Kohli roaring all over the place. He had taken eight wickets in the game, including the final blow that guided India to defend 272 in 60 overs. Now, in 2025, the hope of winning the game lay in the hands of Indian tail-enders. Bumrah and Siraj blocked 84 deliveries together and the Indian side was hoping for a miracle. However, Bashir found just enough from the pitch to break through and shatter the Indian dreams. It’s strange how the same place can give you everything once and take it all away the next time. In 2021, Siraj walked off with the stump in hand and a smile at Lord’s. In 2025, he walked off again, but this time, head down, the same stump lying behind him. In the end, cricket is the best leveller, bringing you up one day and down the next.

In 2021, Siraj sealed a historic win at Lord’s with the stump in hand. In 2025, at the same ground, that stump became a symbol of heartbreak as he was bowled with 23 runs to win. From glory to grief, Siraj lived both highs and lows at the Home of Cricket.

How one stump at Lord’s gave Siraj both joy and heartbreak

India vs England Lord's Test 2025 will always be remembered for Ravindra Jadeja's defiant 61 not out, Jasprit Bumrah's heartbreaking pull shot and Mohammed Siraj down his haunches after the unluckiest dismissal of all time. But when Siraj defended the final ball which undone him, he joined an elite list as a batter at number 11. The emotional pacer had played 30 balls in his innings - joint-second most for India in fourth innings of a Test. He's only behind Ashish Nehra who had played 54 balls during the 2002 Lord's Test - also in a loss.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-liam-dawson-england-recall-forgotten-spinner-to-replace-lords-hero-shoaib-bashir-1752583610976">England recall FORGOTTEN spinner to replace Lord's hero Shoaib Bashir</a>Along with Siraj, BS Chandrasekhar and SLV Raju had also played 30 balls in fourth innings of a Test for India vs England and West &nbsp;Indies in Birmingham (1967) and Mohali (1994), respectively. Siraj is also only the eighth number 11 batter and first since Pakistan's Rahat Ali (35 balls) in 2016 to play 30 or more balls in fourth innings of a Test in England. The record lies with Australia's James Pattinson who had played 57 balls at number 11 in Nottingham Test back in 2013.Despite his resistance and 23-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, India still lost the Test by 22 runs and now find themselves 1-2 behind in the five-match series. Before Siraj came on to bat in the last moments of second session, Jadeja and Bumrah had added 35 runs for the ninth wicket - biggest fourth innings ninth wicket partnership against in England in a Test. The partnership was broken when Bumrah tried one too many pull shots and was finally caught by Chris Woakes off Ben Stokes - leaving India 46 runs short of the target and only wicket in hand.The fourth Test starts after a 10-day gap on July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester while the final Test will played from July 31 at The Oval.

Siraj had played 30 balls in his innings at Lord's - joint-second most for India in fourth innings of a Test and only behind Ashish Nehra's 54 balls. Siraj is also the first number 11 batter since Pak's Rahat Ali (35 balls) in 2016 to play 30 or more balls in 4th innings of a Test in England.

India vs England Lord's Test 2025 will always be remembered for Ravindra Jadeja's defiant 61 not out, Jasprit Bumrah's heartbreaking pull shot and Mohammed Siraj down his haunches after the unluckiest dismissal of all time. But when Siraj defended the final ball which undone him, he joined an elite list as a batter at number 11. The emotional pacer had played 30 balls in his innings - joint-second most for India in fourth innings of a Test. He's only behind Ashish Nehra who had played 54 balls during the 2002 Lord's Test - also in a loss. Also Read - England recall FORGOTTEN spinner to replace Lord's hero Shoaib Bashir Along with Siraj, BS Chandrasekhar and SLV Raju had also played 30 balls in fourth innings of a Test for India vs England and West Indies in Birmingham (1967) and Mohali (1994), respectively. Siraj is also only the eighth number 11 batter and first since Pakistan's Rahat Ali (35 balls) in 2016 to play 30 or more balls in fourth innings of a Test in England. The record lies with Australia's James Pattinson who had played 57 balls at number 11 in Nottingham Test back in 2013. Despite his resistance and 23-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, India still lost the Test by 22 runs and now find themselves 1-2 behind in the five-match series. Before Siraj came on to bat in the last moments of second session, Jadeja and Bumrah had added 35 runs for the ninth wicket - biggest fourth innings ninth wicket partnership against in England in a Test. The partnership was broken when Bumrah tried one too many pull shots and was finally caught by Chris Woakes off Ben Stokes - leaving India 46 runs short of the target and only wicket in hand. The fourth Test starts after a 10-day gap on July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester while the final Test will played from July 31 at The Oval.

Siraj had played 30 balls in his innings at Lord's - joint-second most for India in fourth innings of a Test and only behind Ashish Nehra's 54 balls. Siraj is also the first number 11 batter since Pak's Rahat Ali (35 balls) in 2016 to play 30 or more balls in 4th innings of a Test in England.

Siraj first since Pak's Rahat Ali to achieve THIS feat in England in a Test

Despite all the struggle put up by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj along with Ravindra Jadeja during the Lord's Test against England, the game ended on a heartbreak with Ben Stokes' side securing a 22-run win to make it 2-1 in the five-match series. Jadeja left everything on the field, and he steered India's recovery in the 193-run pursuit even though the visitors were 112/8 at lunch on the fourth day.&nbsp;&nbsp;The left-handed bat stayed unbeaten on 61, but in the end could do nothing as Mohammed Siraj lost his wicket to Shoaib Bashir, setting the stage for an unforgettable England win. Following the end of the Lord's Test, former India Test captain Anil Kumble compared the match to the 1999 Chennai Test between India and Pakistan, in which the latter defeated the former by 12 runs.&nbsp;Sachin Tendulkar was at the forefront of India's struggle in the Chennai Test, and in Lord's, it was Ravindra Jadeja. But both's efforts were in vain, as their teams could not cross the finishing line. In the match in 1999, Javagal Srinath was the last of his wicket to fall, getting bowled by Saqlain Mushtaq.&nbsp;"I was reminded of one Test match when we lost to Pakistan by 12 runs in Chennai. It was a similar sort of match. Javagal Srinath, over here it is Mohammed Siraj. Just enough on the ball to knock over that bail," said Kumble during a discussion with digital broadcasters.&nbsp;Bashir took the last wicket. Siraj played back to the ball quite well. But Bashir's overspin resulted in the ball spinning behind after hitting the pitch, and it rolled into the leg stump. It was sufficient to disturb the bail. Siraj was completely crestfallen following the sight of the ball reverting back to the stumps. England's Joe Root also went up to and Mohammed Siraj to offer him some consolation.&nbsp;“Jadeja batted beautifully to get India to this score and this close to winning. But credit to England, they just stuck to their task. It's not like he was looking to take the bowler on. But I guess the silly point coming in made him play back. It bounced on him. But certainly, India would have thought that a great chance to get past and win a very historic win,” Kumble added.

History repeats Bashirs rolling ball rekindles memories of Indias 1999 heartbreak against Pakistan in Chennai

Despite all the struggle put up by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj along with Ravindra Jadeja during the Lord's Test against England, the game ended on a heartbreak with Ben Stokes' side securing a 22-run win to make it 2-1 in the five-match series. Jadeja left everything on the field, and he steered India's recovery in the 193-run pursuit even though the visitors were 112/8 at lunch on the fourth day. The left-handed bat stayed unbeaten on 61, but in the end could do nothing as Mohammed Siraj lost his wicket to Shoaib Bashir, setting the stage for an unforgettable England win. Following the end of the Lord's Test, former India Test captain Anil Kumble compared the match to the 1999 Chennai Test between India and Pakistan, in which the latter defeated the former by 12 runs. Sachin Tendulkar was at the forefront of India's struggle in the Chennai Test, and in Lord's, it was Ravindra Jadeja. But both's efforts were in vain, as their teams could not cross the finishing line. In the match in 1999, Javagal Srinath was the last of his wicket to fall, getting bowled by Saqlain Mushtaq. "I was reminded of one Test match when we lost to Pakistan by 12 runs in Chennai. It was a similar sort of match. Javagal Srinath, over here it is Mohammed Siraj. Just enough on the ball to knock over that bail," said Kumble during a discussion with digital broadcasters. Bashir took the last wicket. Siraj played back to the ball quite well. But Bashir's overspin resulted in the ball spinning behind after hitting the pitch, and it rolled into the leg stump. It was sufficient to disturb the bail. Siraj was completely crestfallen following the sight of the ball reverting back to the stumps. England's Joe Root also went up to and Mohammed Siraj to offer him some consolation. “Jadeja batted beautifully to get India to this score and this close to winning. But credit to England, they just stuck to their task. It's not like he was looking to take the bowler on. But I guess the silly point coming in made him play back. It bounced on him. But certainly, India would have thought that a great chance to get past and win a very historic win,” Kumble added.

England pulled off a thrilling win against India in the third Test match being played at Lord's Cricket Ground. England won the match by 22 runs

History repeats: Bashir’s rolling ball rekindles memories of India's 1999 heartbreak against Pakistan in Chennai

Former England bowler and Test great Stuart Broad has called out the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-lord-s-test-icc-slaps-fine-on-mohammed-siraj-for-ramming-shoulder-with-ben-duckett-1752478202972">fine imposed on Indian quick Mohammad Siraj for his aggressive celebration of Ben Duckett’s dismissal</a> as ridiculous, further questioning the hypocrisy behind handpicking players for their respective behaviour. Ahead of day five of the ongoing Lord’s Test, the ICC slapped a 15% fine on Siraj’s match fee while handing him a demerit point, his second in the past 24 months. This decision received flak on social media and outside, with several former cricketers calling it out. While Broad feels the players cannot play, or be like robots, England’s batting coach Marcus Trescothick said they understand tempers flaring up during such high-octane contests. &nbsp;&nbsp;Siraj was found guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the International Cricket Council's Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match". &nbsp;An ICC statement read, "Mohammed Siraj has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee after a breach in the ICC Code of Conduct during India's Test match against England at Lord's. &nbsp;“After the dismissal, Siraj celebrated close to the batter in his follow-through and made contact as Duckett began his walk back to the Lord's long room," the statement added. "In addition to the fine, one demerit point has been added to Siraj's disciplinary record. This was his second offence in a 24-month period, taking his tally to two demerit points." &nbsp;Taking to his X handle, Broad wrote, “Find this ridiculous. Siraj 15% for aggressive celebration. Gill swears live on tv &amp; carries on and what? It’s either both or neither. Players aren’t and shouldn’t be robots but consistency is key.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Find this ridiculous. Siraj 15% for aggressive celebration. Gill swears live on tv &amp; carries on and what? It’s either both or neither. Players aren’t and shouldn’t be robots but consistency is key <a href="https://t.co/5qtpxCmGZs">https://t.co/5qtpxCmGZs</a>&mdash; Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) <a href="https://twitter.com/StuartBroad8/status/1944681806265213349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, early on day four, with the English openers at the crease, Siraj broke the partnership inside six overs by removing the left-handed Duckett, caught at the mid-on. The Indian pacer celebrated animatedly in Duckett’s face, even body bumping him on his way to celebrating it with his teammates, with the apex body taking a note of it.&nbsp; &nbsp;It, however, was a lead-up to the moment that made headlines late on day three. During the infamous verbal spat between Indian captain Shubman Gill and English opener Zak Crawley in England’s first over of the second innings, Siraj and Duckett also shared words while returning to the pavilion.&nbsp; &nbsp;England was all out on 191 in the second innings, setting India an under-par yet challenging total to chase on the final day. India lost four wickets overnight before losing marquee batter Rishabh Pant, clean bowled off Jofra Archer early on the final day.

While Broad feels the players cannot play, or be like robots, England’s batting coach Marcus Trescothick said they understand tempers flaring up during such high-octane contests.  

Former England bowler and Test great Stuart Broad has called out the fine imposed on Indian quick Mohammad Siraj for his aggressive celebration of Ben Duckett’s dismissal as ridiculous, further questioning the hypocrisy behind handpicking players for their respective behaviour. Ahead of day five of the ongoing Lord’s Test, the ICC slapped a 15% fine on Siraj’s match fee while handing him a demerit point, his second in the past 24 months. This decision received flak on social media and outside, with several former cricketers calling it out. While Broad feels the players cannot play, or be like robots, England’s batting coach Marcus Trescothick said they understand tempers flaring up during such high-octane contests. Siraj was found guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the International Cricket Council's Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match". An ICC statement read, "Mohammed Siraj has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee after a breach in the ICC Code of Conduct during India's Test match against England at Lord's. “After the dismissal, Siraj celebrated close to the batter in his follow-through and made contact as Duckett began his walk back to the Lord's long room," the statement added. "In addition to the fine, one demerit point has been added to Siraj's disciplinary record. This was his second offence in a 24-month period, taking his tally to two demerit points." Taking to his X handle, Broad wrote, “Find this ridiculous. Siraj 15% for aggressive celebration. Gill swears live on tv & carries on and what? It’s either both or neither. Players aren’t and shouldn’t be robots but consistency is key.”

While Broad feels the players cannot play, or be like robots, England’s batting coach Marcus Trescothick said they understand tempers flaring up during such high-octane contests. &nbsp;

Lord’s Test: Broad comes out in Siraj’s support over fine on match fee for aggressive celebration; calls out hypocrisy

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has been slapped with a 15 per cent match fee fine by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after an on-field incident was reported to the match referee. The fine was slapped on Monday (July 14) by the ICC for breaching the Code of Conduct after Siraj was seen ramming his shoulder into England opener Ben Duckett in the opening session of Day 4. The Indian pacer would later play a key role in bowling England out for 192 runs in their second innings.<h2>ICC fines Siraj</h2>“Siraj was guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to ‘using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match’,” a statement from the ICC read. “In addition to the fine, one demerit point has been added to Siraj's disciplinary record, for whom it was the second offence in a 24-month period, taking his tally to two demerit points,” the ICC release added. The demerit point won’t make any difference for Siraj in the upcoming matches as he will remain available unless any injury or tactical reason keeps him away. When a player reaches four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they are converted into suspension points and a player is banned. Currently, he has two demerit points to his name and needs to be careful in the future.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-i-keep-looking-up-to-him-wimbledon-champion-jannik-sinner-full-of-praise-for-carlos-alcaraz-1752463414215">'I keep looking up to him': Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner full of praise for Carlos Alcaraz</a><h2>Lord’s Test hangs in balance</h2>India need just a further 135 runs for victory, though sit precariously at 58/4, up against an imposing bowling attack, a difficult day five Lord's surface and a boisterous London crowd ready to push their side on. England were earlier bowled out for 192 runs setting India a below-par target to win the Lord’s Test. The teams had earlier canceled out one another having been bowled out for 387 in their respective first innings.

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has been slapped with a 15 per cent match fee fine by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after an on-field incident was reported to the match referee.

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has been slapped with a 15 per cent match fee fine by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after an on-field incident was reported to the match referee. The fine was slapped on Monday (July 14) by the ICC for breaching the Code of Conduct after Siraj was seen ramming his shoulder into England opener Ben Duckett in the opening session of Day 4. The Indian pacer would later play a key role in bowling England out for 192 runs in their second innings. ICC fines Siraj “Siraj was guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to ‘using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match’,” a statement from the ICC read. “In addition to the fine, one demerit point has been added to Siraj's disciplinary record, for whom it was the second offence in a 24-month period, taking his tally to two demerit points,” the ICC release added. The demerit point won’t make any difference for Siraj in the upcoming matches as he will remain available unless any injury or tactical reason keeps him away. When a player reaches four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they are converted into suspension points and a player is banned. Currently, he has two demerit points to his name and needs to be careful in the future. ALSO READ | 'I keep looking up to him': Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner full of praise for Carlos Alcaraz Lord’s Test hangs in balance India need just a further 135 runs for victory, though sit precariously at 58/4, up against an imposing bowling attack, a difficult day five Lord's surface and a boisterous London crowd ready to push their side on. England were earlier bowled out for 192 runs setting India a below-par target to win the Lord’s Test. The teams had earlier canceled out one another having been bowled out for 387 in their respective first innings.

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has been slapped with a 15 per cent match fee fine by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after an on-field incident was reported to the match referee.

IND vs ENG, Lord's Test: ICC slaps fine on Mohammed Siraj for ramming shoulder with Ben Duckett

Team India is on top of England early on day four at Lord’s. After the last-over drama that made headlines late on day three, involving Zak Crawley, Indian captain Shubman Gill and pacer Jasprit Bumrah, the upbeat Indian unit put England’s back against the wall with four wickets inside the first session on Sunday morning (Jul 13). However, what stood out were a few unplayable deliveries from Bumrah, one of which did hit Crawley’s batting hand, unlike how Zak pretended during that fiery last over, and Mohammed Siraj’s fiery send-off to English opener Ben Duckett after dismissing him on 12.&nbsp;

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Unlike how Jasprit Bumrah celebrates his dismissals with sheer calmness and staple style, Siraj is known for expressing loud after picking up a wicket.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ajinkya-rahane-clears-intentions-on-future-with-team-india-says-i-still-want-to-1752390317511">Ajinkya Rahane clears intentions on future with Team India, says ‘I still want to...’</a> &nbsp;Duckett was the first one to dismiss inside the sixth over, trying to slog one of Siraj’s good-length deliveries, only for Bumrah to comfortably grab it at mid-on. Siraj celebrated loudly in Duckett’s face as the English batter walked towards the pavilion in despair.<h3>WATCH Siraj’s fiery send-off to Duckett –</h3>

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Meanwhile, he accounted for Ollie Pope a few overs later, trapping him in the front before Nitish Kumar Reddy dismissed under fire Crawley, caught in the gully, on 22.&nbsp; &nbsp;In no time, England were 50 for three early on day four.&nbsp; &nbsp;Harry Brook and Joe Root steadied the innings with a quick partnership, thanks to two lap sweeps and a six over long-off off Akash Deep in an over, only to miss another one in his next over and get clean bowled on 23 off 17 balls, hitting four fours and a six.&nbsp; &nbsp;Considering England’s second-inning total will be India’s target as both teams finished on the same score in their respective first outings at the Lord’s, losing four wickets before lunch in a session is a dent to their quest of returning in the five-match series. &nbsp;At lunch on day four, England’s scorecard read 98 for four in 25 overs, with the hosts leading by the same runs.

Duckett was the first one to dismiss inside the sixth over, trying to slog one of Siraj’s good-length deliveries, only for Bumrah to comfortably grab it at mid-on.

Team India is on top of England early on day four at Lord’s. After the last-over drama that made headlines late on day three, involving Zak Crawley, Indian captain Shubman Gill and pacer Jasprit Bumrah, the upbeat Indian unit put England’s back against the wall with four wickets inside the first session on Sunday morning (Jul 13). However, what stood out were a few unplayable deliveries from Bumrah, one of which did hit Crawley’s batting hand, unlike how Zak pretended during that fiery last over, and Mohammed Siraj’s fiery send-off to English opener Ben Duckett after dismissing him on 12.

Duckett was the first one to dismiss inside the sixth over, trying to slog one of Siraj’s good-length deliveries, only for Bumrah to comfortably grab it at mid-on.

WATCH: Mohammed Siraj gives fiery send-off to Duckett as India stand tall in opening session on day 4

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj delivered a sensational performance at Edgbaston on Friday (July 4), dismantling England’s batting lineup with a six-wicket haul. This marked his fourth five-wicket haul in Test cricket, placing him in a rare group of Indian pacers to have achieved this feat in Australia, West Indies, South Africa and now England. But what made this performance truly special was the timing, when India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was missing, Siraj rose to the challenge. Statistics show that Siraj thrives when given more responsibility. As Siraj picked a six-fer in the absence of Bumrah, let's understand how Siraj has fared when he led the pack.&nbsp;Since his Test debut in July 2017, Siraj’s stats show a clear trend: he performs with more responsibility and there is a psychology behind it. When Bumrah is part of the team, there’s a natural expectation that he will take charge and lead the bowling attack. However, in his absence, Siraj recognises the responsibility that falls on his shoulders to get the job done for India. Let's understand this through stats.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-yashasvi-jaiswal-leapfrogs-sunil-gavaskar-in-this-elite-record-details-inside-1751696927134">IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal leapfrogs Sunil Gavaskar in THIS elite list – Details inside</a><h2>Siraj without Bumrah and Shami</h2>&nbsp;<ol><li>In 23 Tests played with Bumrah, Siraj averaged 33.82 with the ball.</li><li>In 15 Tests without Bumrah, that average improves significantly to 25.20.</li><li>In 12 Tests without Bumrah and Shami, Siraj’s bowling average drops even further to an impressive 22.27.&nbsp;</li></ol>These numbers state that bigger the responsibility, the better Siraj performs.&nbsp;Interestingly, during the Birmingham Test, Siraj made a smart tactical shift to line and lengths. He switched his line slightly straighter, aiming at the wickets to suit the slow, low pitch of Birmingham.<ol><li>&nbsp;Siraj's channel deliveries dropped from 47.5% in Leeds to 42.9% in Birmingham.</li><li>His straight-line deliveries increased from 22.5% to 33.8%.</li></ol>(Channel deliveries mean deliveries bowled outside the off-stump area.)&nbsp;This change was evident as three of his six wickets came from balls projected to hit the stumps.&nbsp;&nbsp;A 10-wicket match haul is now within reach for Siraj. If he manages four more wickets in the second innings, he will become only the second Indian pacer after Chetan Sharma (10/188 in 1986 at Birmingham) to take 10 wickets in a Test match on English soil.

Since Mohammed Siraj Test debut in July 2017, his stats show a clear trend: he performs with more responsibility and there is a psychology behind it. When Bumrah is part of the team, there is a natural expectation that he will take charge and lead the bowling attack. 

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj delivered a sensational performance at Edgbaston on Friday (July 4), dismantling England’s batting lineup with a six-wicket haul. This marked his fourth five-wicket haul in Test cricket, placing him in a rare group of Indian pacers to have achieved this feat in Australia, West Indies, South Africa and now England. But what made this performance truly special was the timing, when India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was missing, Siraj rose to the challenge. Statistics show that Siraj thrives when given more responsibility. As Siraj picked a six-fer in the absence of Bumrah, let's understand how Siraj has fared when he led the pack. Since his Test debut in July 2017, Siraj’s stats show a clear trend: he performs with more responsibility and there is a psychology behind it. When Bumrah is part of the team, there’s a natural expectation that he will take charge and lead the bowling attack. However, in his absence, Siraj recognises the responsibility that falls on his shoulders to get the job done for India. Let's understand this through stats. Also Read | IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal leapfrogs Sunil Gavaskar in THIS elite list – Details inside Siraj without Bumrah and Shami In 23 Tests played with Bumrah, Siraj averaged 33.82 with the ball. In 15 Tests without Bumrah, that average improves significantly to 25.20. In 12 Tests without Bumrah and Shami, Siraj’s bowling average drops even further to an impressive 22.27. These numbers state that bigger the responsibility, the better Siraj performs. Interestingly, during the Birmingham Test, Siraj made a smart tactical shift to line and lengths. He switched his line slightly straighter, aiming at the wickets to suit the slow, low pitch of Birmingham. Siraj's channel deliveries dropped from 47.5% in Leeds to 42.9% in Birmingham. His straight-line deliveries increased from 22.5% to 33.8%. (Channel deliveries mean deliveries bowled outside the off-stump area.) This change was evident as three of his six wickets came from balls projected to hit the stumps. A 10-wicket match haul is now within reach for Siraj. If he manages four more wickets in the second innings, he will become only the second Indian pacer after Chetan Sharma (10/188 in 1986 at Birmingham) to take 10 wickets in a Test match on English soil.

Since Mohammed Siraj's Test debut in July 2017, his stats show a clear trend: he performs with more responsibility and there is a psychology behind it. When Bumrah is part of the team, there’s a natural expectation that he will take charge and lead the bowling attack.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: How has Mohammed Siraj performed in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah? Details here

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was granted the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Telangana Police in 2024. Following Team India's T20 World Cup triumph last year, the Telangana Government appointed Mohammed Siraj, one of the state's top cricketers, as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). The announcement made big news across the country. Many people are curious to know how much salary he gets from the government for this post and along with what he earns from BCCI. Here's a detailed look.&nbsp;Siraj’s government salary as DSP&nbsp;As a DSP in Telangana Police, Siraj’s monthly salary is between ₹58,850 and ₹1,37,050. In addition to this, he also receives allowances for house rent, medical needs and travel. The state government has also promised him a 600-square-yard plot.&nbsp;BCCI salary and IPL deal&nbsp;Siraj is part of the Grade A category in BCCI’s central contract, which means he earns ₹5 crore per year from the board. Apart from this, he also gets match fees and performance bonuses.&nbsp;In the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) edition, Siraj played for the Gujarat Titans (GT), who bought him for ₹12.25 crore. Before the IPL 2025 mega auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) released him. So far in the IPL, Siraj has played 108 matches and taken 109 wickets, with an average of 30.72 runs per wicket.&nbsp;Siraj’s recent performance&nbsp;Currently, Siraj is with the Indian cricket team on their England tour for a five-match Test series. In the first Test, which India lost to England by five wickets, Siraj had a tough game, managing to take only two wickets across both innings.&nbsp;In the ongoing 2nd Test match, Team India holds a strong position against the England, furthermore, at the end of the day 2, England were 77 for three in 20 overs. Mohammed Siraj took an important wicket of Zak Crawley and provided a key breakthrough for the team.

Following Team India's T20 World Cup triumph last year, the Telangana Government appointed Mohammed Siraj, one of the state's top cricketers, as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was granted the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Telangana Police in 2024. Following Team India's T20 World Cup triumph last year, the Telangana Government appointed Mohammed Siraj, one of the state's top cricketers, as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). The announcement made big news across the country. Many people are curious to know how much salary he gets from the government for this post and along with what he earns from BCCI. Here's a detailed look. Siraj’s government salary as DSP As a DSP in Telangana Police, Siraj’s monthly salary is between ₹58,850 and ₹1,37,050. In addition to this, he also receives allowances for house rent, medical needs and travel. The state government has also promised him a 600-square-yard plot. BCCI salary and IPL deal Siraj is part of the Grade A category in BCCI’s central contract, which means he earns ₹5 crore per year from the board. Apart from this, he also gets match fees and performance bonuses. In the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) edition, Siraj played for the Gujarat Titans (GT), who bought him for ₹12.25 crore. Before the IPL 2025 mega auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) released him. So far in the IPL, Siraj has played 108 matches and taken 109 wickets, with an average of 30.72 runs per wicket. Siraj’s recent performance Currently, Siraj is with the Indian cricket team on their England tour for a five-match Test series. In the first Test, which India lost to England by five wickets, Siraj had a tough game, managing to take only two wickets across both innings. In the ongoing 2nd Test match, Team India holds a strong position against the England, furthermore, at the end of the day 2, England were 77 for three in 20 overs. Mohammed Siraj took an important wicket of Zak Crawley and provided a key breakthrough for the team.

Following Team India's T20 World Cup triumph last year, the Telangana Government appointed Mohammed Siraj, one of the state's top cricketers, as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).

What is Mohammed Siraj's salary as a DSP in Telangana government?

India captain Shubman Gill scored a superb maiden Test double-century before stand-in fast bowler Akash Deep reduced England to 13-2 at Edgbaston on Thursday with two wickets in consecutive balls. Gill's 269 was the cornerstone of India's first-innings 587 all out on the second day of the second Test, with England 77-3 at stumps -- a huge deficit of 510 runs. Deep was only featuring after India rested the outstanding Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler but only due to play in three games of this five-match series to minimise the effects of a back injury.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shubman-gill-joins-sehwag-and-dravid-in-list-of-250-score-by-indian-batters-in-away-tests-along-with-1751558781803">Shubman Gill joins Sehwag and Dravid in list of 250+ score by Indian batters in away Tests</a>The 28-year-old Deep conceded 12 runs in his first over, with Zak Crawley hitting two fours. But Deep's second over was a very different story, the paceman's double-wicket maiden leaving England in dire straits at 13-2.He had Ben Duckett, fresh from a superb 149 in England's five-wicket win in the first Test at Headingley, edging to third slip where Gill capped an already brilliant day for himself by holding a fine catch.Next ball Ollie Pope fell for a golden duck when, closing the face of the bat, he nicked Deep to second slip, with KL Rahul clinging on at the second attempt. Joe Root survived the hat-trick delivery.But India, made to pay for dropping several catches in the cordon at Headingley, then held another when Mohammed Siraj had Crawley edging to Karun Nair at first slip, with England now 25-3.Root (18 not out) and Yorkshire team-mate Harry Brook (30 not out) prevented further collapse with an unbroken fourth-wicket stand of 52. &nbsp;But the day belonged to India, bidding for just their fourth series win in England after triumphs in 1971, 1986 and 2007.<h2>Majestic Gill</h2>Earlier, the 25-year-old Gill, in just his second Test as captain, set a new record for the highest score by an India batsman in a Test in England, surpassing the great Sunil Gavaskar's 221 at the Oval back in 1979.Gill also received excellent support from spin-bowling all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja (89) and Washington Sundar in partnerships of 203 and 144 for the sixth and seventh wickets, respectively. Already a Test-best 168 not out at lunch, Gill continued to bat in near flawless fashion in the afternoon.He was especially severe on Shoaib Bashir, cover-driving the off-spinner for four and lofting him for six, with the bowler largely unthreatening against frontline batsmen in a return of 3-167 in 45 overs.A hooked single off fast bowler Josh Tongue, whose two wickets cost 119 runs, took Gill to 200, with the elated skipper bowing to a capacity crowd in celebration.England brought on part-time medium-pacer Brook in a desperate bid to 'buy' a wicket but Gill struck him for three successive fours -- the best a straight drive. But it was occasional off-spinner Root, however, who bowled the recalled Sundar with a delivery that turned and bounced.By that stage Gill had bettered his Test-best score for the second match in a row after making 147 at Headingley.His marathon Edgbaston innings of some eight-and-a-half hours finally ended with a rare false shot when a tired pull off Tongue found Pope at square leg, with India now 574-8. Several England players shook Gill's hand after he had faced 387 balls, including 30 fours and three sixes.India, again sent into bat by England captain Ben Stokes, resumed on 310-5, with Gill 114 not out and Jadeja 41 not out in a stand worth 99 at Wednesday's close after Yashasvi Jaiswal's entertaining 87. Gill had already become just the seventh player to score a century in each of his first two (or more) Tests as captain.His was also, statistically at least, the most secure Test hundred on record in England since analysts Cricviz began keeping such records in 2006.On Wednesday, Gill's false shot percentage was just 3.5 percent. The average when making a hundred in England is 12 percent.But India, batting in ideal sunny conditions on Thursday, now wanted even more runs from Gill and Jadeja after collapses of 7-41 and 6-31 cost them dear at Headingley -- and they got them.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The 28-year-old Deep conceded 12 runs in his first over, with Zak Crawley hitting two fours. But Deep's second over was a very different story, the paceman's double-wicket maiden leaving England in dire straits at 13-2.

India captain Shubman Gill scored a superb maiden Test double-century before stand-in fast bowler Akash Deep reduced England to 13-2 at Edgbaston on Thursday with two wickets in consecutive balls. Gill's 269 was the cornerstone of India's first-innings 587 all out on the second day of the second Test, with England 77-3 at stumps -- a huge deficit of 510 runs. Deep was only featuring after India rested the outstanding Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler but only due to play in three games of this five-match series to minimise the effects of a back injury. Also Read - Shubman Gill joins Sehwag and Dravid in list of 250+ score by Indian batters in away Tests The 28-year-old Deep conceded 12 runs in his first over, with Zak Crawley hitting two fours. But Deep's second over was a very different story, the paceman's double-wicket maiden leaving England in dire straits at 13-2. He had Ben Duckett, fresh from a superb 149 in England's five-wicket win in the first Test at Headingley, edging to third slip where Gill capped an already brilliant day for himself by holding a fine catch. Next ball Ollie Pope fell for a golden duck when, closing the face of the bat, he nicked Deep to second slip, with KL Rahul clinging on at the second attempt. Joe Root survived the hat-trick delivery. But India, made to pay for dropping several catches in the cordon at Headingley, then held another when Mohammed Siraj had Crawley edging to Karun Nair at first slip, with England now 25-3. Root (18 not out) and Yorkshire team-mate Harry Brook (30 not out) prevented further collapse with an unbroken fourth-wicket stand of 52. But the day belonged to India, bidding for just their fourth series win in England after triumphs in 1971, 1986 and 2007. Majestic Gill Earlier, the 25-year-old Gill, in just his second Test as captain, set a new record for the highest score by an India batsman in a Test in England, surpassing the great Sunil Gavaskar's 221 at the Oval back in 1979. Gill also received excellent support from spin-bowling all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja (89) and Washington Sundar in partnerships of 203 and 144 for the sixth and seventh wickets, respectively. Already a Test-best 168 not out at lunch, Gill continued to bat in near flawless fashion in the afternoon. He was especially severe on Shoaib Bashir, cover-driving the off-spinner for four and lofting him for six, with the bowler largely unthreatening against frontline batsmen in a return of 3-167 in 45 overs. A hooked single off fast bowler Josh Tongue, whose two wickets cost 119 runs, took Gill to 200, with the elated skipper bowing to a capacity crowd in celebration. England brought on part-time medium-pacer Brook in a desperate bid to 'buy' a wicket but Gill struck him for three successive fours -- the best a straight drive. But it was occasional off-spinner Root, however, who bowled the recalled Sundar with a delivery that turned and bounced. By that stage Gill had bettered his Test-best score for the second match in a row after making 147 at Headingley. His marathon Edgbaston innings of some eight-and-a-half hours finally ended with a rare false shot when a tired pull off Tongue found Pope at square leg, with India now 574-8. Several England players shook Gill's hand after he had faced 387 balls, including 30 fours and three sixes. India, again sent into bat by England captain Ben Stokes, resumed on 310-5, with Gill 114 not out and Jadeja 41 not out in a stand worth 99 at Wednesday's close after Yashasvi Jaiswal's entertaining 87. Gill had already become just the seventh player to score a century in each of his first two (or more) Tests as captain. His was also, statistically at least, the most secure Test hundred on record in England since analysts Cricviz began keeping such records in 2006. On Wednesday, Gill's false shot percentage was just 3.5 percent. The average when making a hundred in England is 12 percent. But India, batting in ideal sunny conditions on Thursday, now wanted even more runs from Gill and Jadeja after collapses of 7-41 and 6-31 cost them dear at Headingley -- and they got them. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The 28-year-old Deep conceded 12 runs in his first over, with Zak Crawley hitting two fours. But Deep's second over was a very different story, the paceman's double-wicket maiden leaving England in dire straits at 13-2.

IND vs ENG: India pacers put England under pressure after skipper Gill's record double ton

There are some players in Indian sports history who have been awarded honorary rank in Indian armed forces and police for their outstanding service to Indian sports. Here's a look at the seven players who balanced cricket with armed forces and police.

There are some players in Indian sports history who have been awarded honorary rank in Indian armed forces and police for their outstanding service to Indian sports. Here's a look at the seven players who balanced cricket with armed forces and police.

DSP Siraj to Lt. Colonel Dhoni - 6 Indian players who balanced cricket with armed forces and police

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj is under fire after a below-par bowling performance in the opening Test against England at Headingley. The Indian pacer picked just two wickets in the first innings and went wicketless in the second, as India failed to defend a 371-run target, losing the first Test of the five-match series. Siraj shared the new ball with Jasprit Bumrah, but unlike his senior partner, who picked a fifer in the first innings, Siraj couldn’t make enough impact.&nbsp;&nbsp;While he did cause some trouble for the English opener Zak Crawley and almost dismissed Ben Duckett on 97 (only for Yashasvi Jaiswal to drop the catch), the overall performance left cricket pundits and experts disappointed. His recent form has also raised concerns: the pacer scalped just eight wickets in his last 10 Tests.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-2nd-test-birmingham-added-to-india-squad-ahead-of-leeds-test-kkr-quick-harshit-rana-sent-home-report-gautam-gambhir-1750917949790">IND vs ENG: Added to India squad just ahead of Leeds Test, KKR seamer Harshit Rana sent home – Report</a>&nbsp;Former India batter Mohammad Kaif left no words while slamming Siraj's inconsistent bowling. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kaif said, “People say Siraj bowls with heart. But sir, don’t bowl with your heart, bowl with your mind, with the right line and length to take wickets.”<h2>England outplayed the Indian bowlers</h2>Kaif further explained how England batters dealt smartly with Bumrah by playing him cautiously and going after the other three bowlers: Siraj, Shardul Thakur, and Prasidh Krishna. This strategy allowed them to keep the scoreboard ticking without any risks. This strategy helped England chase the target.&nbsp;“Why didn’t Bumrah take wickets in the second innings? Because England played him safely and targeted others. That made the game plan simple,” Kaif added.&nbsp;He even took it a step further by suggesting that the current pace battery isn't assisting captain Shubman Gill. Kaif said if Gill had the experience of bowlers like Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, and Bumrah together, India would’ve likely won the Test series.&nbsp;“In the same bowling lineup, give Gill Shami, Ishant, and Bumrah—and I guarantee he’ll win the series. These are bowlers who know how to take 20 wickets,” he concluded.

Siraj shared the new ball with Bumrah, but unlike his senior partner, who picked a fifer in the first innings, Siraj couldn’t make enough impact.  

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj is under fire after a below-par bowling performance in the opening Test against England at Headingley. The Indian pacer picked just two wickets in the first innings and went wicketless in the second, as India failed to defend a 371-run target, losing the first Test of the five-match series. Siraj shared the new ball with Jasprit Bumrah, but unlike his senior partner, who picked a fifer in the first innings, Siraj couldn’t make enough impact. While he did cause some trouble for the English opener Zak Crawley and almost dismissed Ben Duckett on 97 (only for Yashasvi Jaiswal to drop the catch), the overall performance left cricket pundits and experts disappointed. His recent form has also raised concerns: the pacer scalped just eight wickets in his last 10 Tests. Also Read | IND vs ENG: Added to India squad just ahead of Leeds Test, KKR seamer Harshit Rana sent home – Report Former India batter Mohammad Kaif left no words while slamming Siraj's inconsistent bowling. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kaif said, “People say Siraj bowls with heart. But sir, don’t bowl with your heart, bowl with your mind, with the right line and length to take wickets.” England outplayed the Indian bowlers Kaif further explained how England batters dealt smartly with Bumrah by playing him cautiously and going after the other three bowlers: Siraj, Shardul Thakur, and Prasidh Krishna. This strategy allowed them to keep the scoreboard ticking without any risks. This strategy helped England chase the target. “Why didn’t Bumrah take wickets in the second innings? Because England played him safely and targeted others. That made the game plan simple,” Kaif added. He even took it a step further by suggesting that the current pace battery isn't assisting captain Shubman Gill. Kaif said if Gill had the experience of bowlers like Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, and Bumrah together, India would’ve likely won the Test series. “In the same bowling lineup, give Gill Shami, Ishant, and Bumrah—and I guarantee he’ll win the series. These are bowlers who know how to take 20 wickets,” he concluded.

Siraj shared the new ball with Jasprit Bumrah, but unlike his senior partner, who picked a fifer in the first innings, Siraj couldn’t make enough impact. &nbsp;

IND vs ENG 2025: Mohammed Siraj faces heat after Headingley Test failure; Kaif says 'use mind, not just heart'

Gujarat Titans (GT) registered a dominating seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing IPL 2025 season on April 6 (Sunday), thanks to a sensational spell from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-siraj">Mohammed Siraj</a>, who was named Player of the Match for his figures of 4/17.
Playing at his home ground&mdash;the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad&mdash;Siraj was in red-hot form as he dismantled the SRH batting line-up. He struck early, removing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/travis-head">Travis Head</a> in the very first over and then dismissing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/abhishek-sharma">Abhishek Sharma</a> during the powerplay. However, it was his mastery with the older ball that truly stood out, an area he has worked on after feedback from India captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the Champions Trophy.
With this performance, Siraj reached a personal milestone&mdash;picking 100 wickets in the IPL across 97 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 8.17. He has been in excellent rhythm this season, picking up 9 wickets in just four matches at an impressive average of 13.78 and an economy of 7.75.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/mi-vs-rcb-fit-again-jasprit-bumrah-gears-up-for-virat-kohli-challenge-in-ipl-2025-classic-watch-8934903">MI vs RCB: Fit-again Bumrah gears up for Virat Kohli challenge in IPL 2025 classic &ndash; Watch</a>
In the post-match presentation, the 31-year-old pacer opened up about the emotional rollercoaster he's faced in recent months, especially after being dropped from India&rsquo;s Champions Trophy 2025 squad&mdash;a tournament India eventually won under Rohit Sharma&rsquo;s leadership.
<h2>'I cheered myself up and focused on IPL'</h2>
&ldquo;At one time, I was not able to digest it,&rdquo; Siraj admitted. &ldquo;As a professional, when you&rsquo;re consistently with the Indian team, a doubt grows in your mind. You start questioning yourself&mdash;&lsquo;Am I good enough?&rsquo; But I cheered myself up and focused on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">IPL</a>. I wanted to be ready.&rdquo;
Siraj, who played seven years for Royal Challengers Bengaluru before being picked by Gujarat Titans in the 2025 mega auction, also emphasised the importance of his mindset and work ethic.
&ldquo;I have worked hard on my bowling and on my mindset. It&rsquo;s working really well for me. Whatever mistakes I was making, I worked on those. I&rsquo;m enjoying my bowling,&rdquo; he said.
The Hyderabad native also credited the home support for his standout performance. &ldquo;When you come to your home ground, it&rsquo;s a special feeling. My family was there in the crowd, and that lifted me up,&rdquo; Siraj added with a smile.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Mohammed Siraj reached a personal milestone during game against SRH—picking 100 wickets in the IPL across 97 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 8.17

Gujarat Titans (GT) registered a dominating seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing IPL 2025 season on April 6 (Sunday), thanks to a sensational spell from Mohammed Siraj, who was named Player of the Match for his figures of 4/17. Playing at his home ground—the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad—Siraj was in red-hot form as he dismantled the SRH batting line-up. He struck early, removing Travis Head in the very first over and then dismissing Abhishek Sharma during the powerplay. However, it was his mastery with the older ball that truly stood out, an area he has worked on after feedback from India captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the Champions Trophy. With this performance, Siraj reached a personal milestone—picking 100 wickets in the IPL across 97 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 8.17. He has been in excellent rhythm this season, picking up 9 wickets in just four matches at an impressive average of 13.78 and an economy of 7.75. Also Read: MI vs RCB: Fit-again Bumrah gears up for Virat Kohli challenge in IPL 2025 classic – Watch In the post-match presentation, the 31-year-old pacer opened up about the emotional rollercoaster he's faced in recent months, especially after being dropped from India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad—a tournament India eventually won under Rohit Sharma’s leadership. 'I cheered myself up and focused on IPL' “At one time, I was not able to digest it,” Siraj admitted. “As a professional, when you’re consistently with the Indian team, a doubt grows in your mind. You start questioning yourself—‘Am I good enough?’ But I cheered myself up and focused on the IPL. I wanted to be ready.” Siraj, who played seven years for Royal Challengers Bengaluru before being picked by Gujarat Titans in the 2025 mega auction, also emphasised the importance of his mindset and work ethic. “I have worked hard on my bowling and on my mindset. It’s working really well for me. Whatever mistakes I was making, I worked on those. I’m enjoying my bowling,” he said. The Hyderabad native also credited the home support for his standout performance. “When you come to your home ground, it’s a special feeling. My family was there in the crowd, and that lifted me up,” Siraj added with a smile. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: 'Wasn’t able to digest it’: GT's Siraj opens up on being dropped from India's CT squad

The return of saliva on the ball in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is helping bowlers generate reverse swing, with Gujarat Titans' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-siraj" rel="dofollow">Mohammed Siraj</a> among those reaping the benefits.<o:p></o:p>
Siraj starred with figures of 4-17 in Gujarat's third straight victory in the T20 tournament when they thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets on Sunday.<o:p></o:p>
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/more-than-their-bowling-its-their-batting-that-is-struggling-ipl-2025-ambati-rayudu-weighs-on-srhs-recent-woes-after-gt-bashing-8933941" rel="dofollow">&lsquo;More than their bowling...,&rsquo; IPL giant weighs on SRH&rsquo;s recent woes after GT bashing</a>
The paceman beamed when asked if bowlers were enjoying the end of the saliva ban, saying, "100 percent".<o:p></o:p>
"If the ball tails a bit, it is a wicket," Siraj said, after being named player of the match. "When there is no saliva, the ball comes onto the bat easily. This rule makes it much better for the bowlers, with lbw and bowled now a chance (for the bowlers)."<o:p></o:p>
The ban on saliva imposed during the Covid pandemic was lifted ahead of the 18th edition of the IPL last month.<o:p></o:p>
The use of saliva to shine one side of the old ball and keep the other rough helps fast bowlers get the leather ball to swing late.<o:p></o:p>
It was Siraj's second match-winning display after his 3-19 helped Gujarat down his former team Royal Challengers Bengaluru.<o:p></o:p>
Siraj has claimed nine wickets from four matches to make a strong comeback after being omitted from the Champions Trophy squad for India.<o:p></o:p>
Punjab Kings pace spearhead Arshdeep Singh got the ball to reverse in his team's opener last month as he claimed two key wickets in a win.<o:p></o:p>
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Skipper Shreyas Iyer said left-arm quick Arshdeep "came in and said the ball is actually reversing a bit so the saliva on the ball is helping the bowlers".<o:p></o:p>
The art of reverse swing was pioneered by former Pakistan fast bowlers Sarfraz Nawaz and Imran Khan to aid bowling on batting-friendly Asian pitches.<o:p></o:p>
The IPL barred the practice after it was banned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as a precautionary measure during the pandemic.<o:p></o:p>
India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami appealed last month to allow the use of saliva in the game's 50-over format during the team's Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai.<o:p></o:p>
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Cricket, Sports: Siraj starred with figures of 4-17 in Gujarat's third straight victory in IPL 2025 when they thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets on Sunday.

The return of saliva on the ball in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is helping bowlers generate reverse swing, with Gujarat Titans' Mohammed Siraj among those reaping the benefits. Siraj starred with figures of 4-17 in Gujarat's third straight victory in the T20 tournament when they thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets on Sunday. Also read | ‘More than their bowling...,’ IPL giant weighs on SRH’s recent woes after GT bashing The paceman beamed when asked if bowlers were enjoying the end of the saliva ban, saying, "100 percent". "If the ball tails a bit, it is a wicket," Siraj said, after being named player of the match. "When there is no saliva, the ball comes onto the bat easily. This rule makes it much better for the bowlers, with lbw and bowled now a chance (for the bowlers)." The ban on saliva imposed during the Covid pandemic was lifted ahead of the 18th edition of the IPL last month. The use of saliva to shine one side of the old ball and keep the other rough helps fast bowlers get the leather ball to swing late. It was Siraj's second match-winning display after his 3-19 helped Gujarat down his former team Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Siraj has claimed nine wickets from four matches to make a strong comeback after being omitted from the Champions Trophy squad for India. Punjab Kings pace spearhead Arshdeep Singh got the ball to reverse in his team's opener last month as he claimed two key wickets in a win. Also read | SRH owner Kavya Maran’s animated reaction to Head, Abhishek’s dismissals against GT – Watch Viral Video Skipper Shreyas Iyer said left-arm quick Arshdeep "came in and said the ball is actually reversing a bit so the saliva on the ball is helping the bowlers". The art of reverse swing was pioneered by former Pakistan fast bowlers Sarfraz Nawaz and Imran Khan to aid bowling on batting-friendly Asian pitches. The IPL barred the practice after it was banned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as a precautionary measure during the pandemic. India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami appealed last month to allow the use of saliva in the game's 50-over format during the team's Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

IPL 2025: GT seamer Siraj admits enjoying ‘saliva ban’ after four-for against SunRisers Hyderabad

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-siraj" rel="dofollow">Mohammed Siraj</a> was effective with the new ball, impressed with his line and length and produced a match-winning spell for his new IPL franchise, Gujarat Titans (GT), on his emotional return to Bengaluru this season. The right-arm seamer picked three wickets for 19 runs against his former team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), for whom he played for seven seasons before. His spell was instrumental in helping <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-buttler-serves-it-hot-as-gujarat-hand-royal-challengers-bengaluru-eight-wicket-loss-8918831" rel="dofollow">GT beat RCB by eight wickets on Wednesday night</a>.
The BCCI selectors dropped Siraj from Team India&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy-2025" rel="dofollow">Champions Trophy 2025</a> squad, citing his lack of effectiveness with the new ball. Instead of putting himself under any pressure, Siraj worked on his game in the meantime. Upon joining former India seamer Ashish Nehra and experienced seamer Ishant Sharma (at GT), he improved it, and the results are there for everyone to see.
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&ldquo;I had been playing consistently, but during the break, I corrected my mistakes and worked on my fitness,&rdquo; Siraj explained after his Player of the Match performance. &ldquo;Once I was picked up by Gujarat Titans, I spoke to Ashish Bhai. He (Nehra) tells me to go enjoy your bowling, and Ishu (Ishant) Bhai tells me what line and length to bowl. My mindset is to have a belief, and then the pitch does not matter.&rdquo;
Meanwhile, Siraj bowled tight lines up front against the upbeat RCB openers. Although Phil Salt smacked him for a monstrous 105m six, Siraj dismissed him next ball (clean bowled) on 14. However, before that, he dismissed left-hander Devdutt Padikkal bowled and later accounted for RCB&rsquo;s highest scorer Liam Livingstone (54), caught behind on 54. The Indian quick also did his famous Cristiano Ronaldo&rsquo;s &lsquo;sui&rsquo; celebration, explaining his love affair behind it.
"I was a bit emotional. I was here for seven years; changed jersey from red to blue. There was some nervousness and some emotion, but the moment I got the ball in my hand, it was full-on," Siraj said.&nbsp;
When asked about his celebration style, Siraj replied, "I am Ronaldo's fan and, hence, the celebration."
<h2>Buttler saves the day for Gujarat</h2>
England great Jos Buttler top-scored for Gujarat, helping them complete the chase and win their second game in IPL 2025. Following Shubman Gill&rsquo;s dismissal inside the Powerplay, Buttler joined opener Sai Sudharsan in the middle, with the pair making light work of the RCB bowlers.&nbsp;
While Sai got out shy of yet another fifty-plus score in this tournament, Buttler remained unbeaten on 73 off 39 balls, hitting six sixes and five fours, continuing his incredible form with the bat.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Siraj picked three wickets for 19 runs against his former team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), for whom he played for seven seasons before.

Mohammed Siraj was effective with the new ball, impressed with his line and length and produced a match-winning spell for his new IPL franchise, Gujarat Titans (GT), on his emotional return to Bengaluru this season. The right-arm seamer picked three wickets for 19 runs against his former team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), for whom he played for seven seasons before. His spell was instrumental in helping GT beat RCB by eight wickets on Wednesday night. The BCCI selectors dropped Siraj from Team India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad, citing his lack of effectiveness with the new ball. Instead of putting himself under any pressure, Siraj worked on his game in the meantime. Upon joining former India seamer Ashish Nehra and experienced seamer Ishant Sharma (at GT), he improved it, and the results are there for everyone to see. Also read | IPL 2025: RR skipper Sanju Samson back at helm again, gets NCA clearance for wicket-keeping duties “I had been playing consistently, but during the break, I corrected my mistakes and worked on my fitness,” Siraj explained after his Player of the Match performance. “Once I was picked up by Gujarat Titans, I spoke to Ashish Bhai. He (Nehra) tells me to go enjoy your bowling, and Ishu (Ishant) Bhai tells me what line and length to bowl. My mindset is to have a belief, and then the pitch does not matter.” Meanwhile, Siraj bowled tight lines up front against the upbeat RCB openers. Although Phil Salt smacked him for a monstrous 105m six, Siraj dismissed him next ball (clean bowled) on 14. However, before that, he dismissed left-hander Devdutt Padikkal bowled and later accounted for RCB’s highest scorer Liam Livingstone (54), caught behind on 54. The Indian quick also did his famous Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘sui’ celebration, explaining his love affair behind it. "I was a bit emotional. I was here for seven years; changed jersey from red to blue. There was some nervousness and some emotion, but the moment I got the ball in my hand, it was full-on," Siraj said. When asked about his celebration style, Siraj replied, "I am Ronaldo's fan and, hence, the celebration." Buttler saves the day for Gujarat England great Jos Buttler top-scored for Gujarat, helping them complete the chase and win their second game in IPL 2025. Following Shubman Gill’s dismissal inside the Powerplay, Buttler joined opener Sai Sudharsan in the middle, with the pair making light work of the RCB bowlers. While Sai got out shy of yet another fifty-plus score in this tournament, Buttler remained unbeaten on 73 off 39 balls, hitting six sixes and five fours, continuing his incredible form with the bat. (With inputs from agencies)

Siraj credits GT coach Nehra for finding form on emotional return to Bengaluru in IPL 2025

A sensational innings by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jos-buttler">Jos Buttler</a> (73 not out) along with Sherfane Rutherford (30 nout out) steered <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gujarat-titans">Gujarat Titans</a> to a dominating win over <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/royal-challengers-bengaluru">Royal Challengers Bengaluru</a> on Wednesday (April 2).&nbsp;
Set a target of 170, GT completed the chase with as many as 13 balls to spare.&nbsp;The swashbuckling Jos Buttler top-scored for GT, while opener Sai Sudharsan struck a 36-ball 49 as the two added 75 runs for the second wicket to put the visitors on course for their second victory in three matches.
Earlier in the innings, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-siraj">Mohammed Siraj</a> spearheaded a relentless Gujarat Titans bowling attack, restricting the formidable Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 169 for eight in their IPL clash on Wednesday. Despite a fortuitous 54 from Liam Livingstone, RCB&rsquo;s batting unit struggled on a surprisingly slow and gripping surface.
Opting to bowl first, GT wouldn&rsquo;t have anticipated such dominance over RCB&rsquo;s power-packed lineup. The collapse began early with Virat Kohli (7), who started with a delightful cover drive off Siraj (4-0-19-3) but fell to left-arm pacer Arshad Khan while attempting a pull, caught by Prasidh Krishna at fine leg.
<h2>RCB batters struggle</h2>
RCB&rsquo;s top-order crumbled under pressure as Siraj, returning after seven seasons in the red and gold, led the charge. Phil Salt, dropped on zero by Jos Buttler off Siraj, along with skipper Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal, were back in the pavilion as RCB slumped to 42 for four in 6.2 overs. Salt and Padikkal, both bowled attempting expansive shots, might rue their lack of restraint.
Jitesh Sharma (33 off 21) and Livingstone (54 off 40, 1x4, 5x6) provided some resistance, adding 52 runs off 38 balls for the fifth wicket. However, left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore (2/22) ended their partnership, forcing Jitesh to sky one to Rahul Tewatia, who made amends after dropping Livingstone earlier.
The missed chance proved costly as Livingstone punished Rashid Khan with three sixes in an over, reaching his fifty in 39 balls. He then stitched a crucial 46-run stand with Tim David, whose brisk 32 off 18 balls (3x4, 2x6) gave RCB a late boost, pushing them past 150.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's top-order crumbled under pressure as  Mohammed Siraj, returning after seven seasons in the red and gold, led the charge

A sensational innings by Jos Buttler (73 not out) along with Sherfane Rutherford (30 nout out) steered Gujarat Titans to a dominating win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Wednesday (April 2). Set a target of 170, GT completed the chase with as many as 13 balls to spare. The swashbuckling Jos Buttler top-scored for GT, while opener Sai Sudharsan struck a 36-ball 49 as the two added 75 runs for the second wicket to put the visitors on course for their second victory in three matches. Earlier in the innings, Mohammed Siraj spearheaded a relentless Gujarat Titans bowling attack, restricting the formidable Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 169 for eight in their IPL clash on Wednesday. Despite a fortuitous 54 from Liam Livingstone, RCB’s batting unit struggled on a surprisingly slow and gripping surface. Opting to bowl first, GT wouldn’t have anticipated such dominance over RCB’s power-packed lineup. The collapse began early with Virat Kohli (7), who started with a delightful cover drive off Siraj (4-0-19-3) but fell to left-arm pacer Arshad Khan while attempting a pull, caught by Prasidh Krishna at fine leg. RCB batters struggle RCB’s top-order crumbled under pressure as Siraj, returning after seven seasons in the red and gold, led the charge. Phil Salt, dropped on zero by Jos Buttler off Siraj, along with skipper Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal, were back in the pavilion as RCB slumped to 42 for four in 6.2 overs. Salt and Padikkal, both bowled attempting expansive shots, might rue their lack of restraint. Jitesh Sharma (33 off 21) and Livingstone (54 off 40, 1x4, 5x6) provided some resistance, adding 52 runs off 38 balls for the fifth wicket. However, left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore (2/22) ended their partnership, forcing Jitesh to sky one to Rahul Tewatia, who made amends after dropping Livingstone earlier. The missed chance proved costly as Livingstone punished Rashid Khan with three sixes in an over, reaching his fifty in 39 balls. He then stitched a crucial 46-run stand with Tim David, whose brisk 32 off 18 balls (3x4, 2x6) gave RCB a late boost, pushing them past 150. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Buttler serves it hot as Gujarat hand Royal Challengers Bengaluru eight-wicket loss

Gujarat Titans' pace sensation <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-siraj">Mohammed Siraj</a> delivered a breathtaking performance against Mumbai Indians in the 9th match of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The right-arm pacer made an immediate impact, striking in his very first over with a stunning in-swinging delivery that sent MI opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a>&rsquo;s stumps flying. The delivery was so precise and unplayable that even Rohit was left in disbelief.
Siraj began the over with a dot ball before Rohit responded with back-to-back boundaries. However, the pacer quickly turned the tables, dismissing the MI veteran in spectacular fashion.
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Rohit has endured a rough start to IPL 2025, having been dismissed for a duck in the opening game and now registering another low score against GT.
Despite his recent struggles, Rohit remains a stalwart of Mumbai Indians. Reflecting on his 15-year journey with the franchise, the former MI captain spoke about the evolution of the team and his role within it. Though his batting position and leadership status have changed, his mindset and dedication to MI&rsquo;s success remain unchanged.
<h2>Watch the video here:</h2>
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4, 4, 𝐖 💥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MohammedSiraj?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MohammedSiraj</a> dismissed <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RohitSharma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RohitSharma</a> for the first time in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20s?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20s</a> &amp; what a way to do it! Watch the LIVE action ➡ <a href="https://t.co/VU1zRx9cWp">https://t.co/VU1zRx9cWp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvMI</a> | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, &amp; JioHotstar! <a href="https://t.co/x2mnv2YWUI">pic.twitter.com/x2mnv2YWUI</a>
&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1906019859361927331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2025</a></blockquote>

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"Things have obviously changed&mdash;earlier I batted in the middle order, now I open. I was the captain, and now I am not. Some of my former teammates are now in coaching roles. But my mindset remains the same," Rohit shared in a video posted by Mumbai Indians on their X handle.
He reaffirmed his commitment to MI&rsquo;s winning culture, saying, "What I want to do for this team has not changed&mdash;it's about winning games and trophies. MI has a legacy of turning impossible situations into victories, and that remains our identity."
Rohit also spoke fondly of MI&rsquo;s consistency over the years, from the welcoming atmosphere to the unchanged traditions. "From the moment you arrive, everything is the same&mdash;your kit, your jersey, and the warmth of the people. That&rsquo;s something special about <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians">Mumbai Indians</a>, and it should never change."
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Siraj made an immediate impact, striking in his very first over with a stunning in-swinging delivery that sent MI opener Rohit Sharma’s stumps flying

Gujarat Titans' pace sensation Mohammed Siraj delivered a breathtaking performance against Mumbai Indians in the 9th match of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The right-arm pacer made an immediate impact, striking in his very first over with a stunning in-swinging delivery that sent MI opener Rohit Sharma’s stumps flying. The delivery was so precise and unplayable that even Rohit was left in disbelief. Siraj began the over with a dot ball before Rohit responded with back-to-back boundaries. However, the pacer quickly turned the tables, dismissing the MI veteran in spectacular fashion. Also Read: IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill reveals strategy behind 'black soil pitch' after win over MI Rohit has endured a rough start to IPL 2025, having been dismissed for a duck in the opening game and now registering another low score against GT. Despite his recent struggles, Rohit remains a stalwart of Mumbai Indians. Reflecting on his 15-year journey with the franchise, the former MI captain spoke about the evolution of the team and his role within it. Though his batting position and leadership status have changed, his mindset and dedication to MI’s success remain unchanged. Watch the video here: 4, 4, 𝐖 💥#MohammedSiraj dismissed #RohitSharma for the first time in #T20s & what a way to do it! Watch the LIVE action ➡ https://t.co/VU1zRx9cWp #IPLonJioStar 👉 #GTvMI | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/x2mnv2YWUI — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 29, 2025 "Things have obviously changed—earlier I batted in the middle order, now I open. I was the captain, and now I am not. Some of my former teammates are now in coaching roles. But my mindset remains the same," Rohit shared in a video posted by Mumbai Indians on their X handle. He reaffirmed his commitment to MI’s winning culture, saying, "What I want to do for this team has not changed—it's about winning games and trophies. MI has a legacy of turning impossible situations into victories, and that remains our identity." Rohit also spoke fondly of MI’s consistency over the years, from the welcoming atmosphere to the unchanged traditions. "From the moment you arrive, everything is the same—your kit, your jersey, and the warmth of the people. That’s something special about Mumbai Indians, and it should never change." (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma left stunned as Mohammed Siraj sends him packing with a beauty- WATCH

Recent rumours linking Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj and actress Mahira Sharma have been circulating widely. However, Siraj has now denied these claims and urged the paparazzi to stop questioning Mahira about him.
Dating rumours began when Siraj liked a photo of Sharma on Instagram. The speculation intensified when fans noticed that the two had started following each other on the platform in November 2024.
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<h2>Viral video fuels speculation</h2>
The rumours gained traction after a video from March 20 went viral. In the clip, Mahira was seen attending an award ceremony in Mumbai, where photographers playfully teased her about the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) and her preferred team. The lighthearted exchange sparked further speculation about her connection with Siraj.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/amaal-mallik-had-called-armaan-malik-good-product-of-nepotism-praised-family-amaal-mallik-depression-8877029">When Amaal Mallik had called Armaan Malik and himself &lsquo;good products of nepotism&rsquo;, praised family</a>
<h2>Siraj&rsquo;s response</h2>
In response, Siraj took to his Instagram story on March 21 to address the rumours, writing, &ldquo;I request paparazzi to stop asking questions around me. It is completely untrue and baseless. I hope this ends,&rdquo; along with a folded hands emoji. While he did not mention Mahira directly, the message was seen as a clear attempt to shut down the speculation. Siraj has since deleted the post.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kim-sae-rons-family-demands-apology-from-kim-soo-hyun-sues-youtuber-lee-jin-ho-for-his-defamatory-comments-8862523">Kim Sae Ron&rsquo;s family demands apology from Kim Soo Hyun, sues YouTuber Lee Jin Ho for defamatory comments</a>
<h2>Mahira Sharma&rsquo;s statement</h2>
Mahira Sharma has also denied any romantic involvement with the cricketer. She rose to fame after participating in Bigg Boss 13 in 2019 and was previously in a relationship with fellow contestant Paras Chhabra until 2023.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/park-min-young-eyed-for-lead-role-in-korean-remake-of-k&ocirc;ri-no-sekai-8877028">Park Min-young eyed for lead role in Korean remake of K&ocirc;ri no sekai</a>

Bollywood | Entertainment: Recent buzz surrounds cricketer Mohammed Siraj and actress Mahira Sharma, but Siraj has put an end to the speculation, firmly denying any romantic links.

Recent rumours linking Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj and actress Mahira Sharma have been circulating widely. However, Siraj has now denied these claims and urged the paparazzi to stop questioning Mahira about him. Dating rumours began when Siraj liked a photo of Sharma on Instagram. The speculation intensified when fans noticed that the two had started following each other on the platform in November 2024. Also Read: Is Kim Sae Ron’s family hiding the truth about her marriage to target Kim Soo Hyun? YouTuber makes shocking claims Viral video fuels speculation The rumours gained traction after a video from March 20 went viral. In the clip, Mahira was seen attending an award ceremony in Mumbai, where photographers playfully teased her about the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) and her preferred team. The lighthearted exchange sparked further speculation about her connection with Siraj. Also Read: When Amaal Mallik had called Armaan Malik and himself ‘good products of nepotism’, praised family Siraj’s response In response, Siraj took to his Instagram story on March 21 to address the rumours, writing, “I request paparazzi to stop asking questions around me. It is completely untrue and baseless. I hope this ends,” along with a folded hands emoji. While he did not mention Mahira directly, the message was seen as a clear attempt to shut down the speculation. Siraj has since deleted the post. Also Read: Kim Sae Ron’s family demands apology from Kim Soo Hyun, sues YouTuber Lee Jin Ho for defamatory comments Mahira Sharma’s statement Mahira Sharma has also denied any romantic involvement with the cricketer. She rose to fame after participating in Bigg Boss 13 in 2019 and was previously in a relationship with fellow contestant Paras Chhabra until 2023. Also Read: Park Min-young eyed for lead role in Korean remake of Kôri no sekai

Mohammed Siraj clears the air on Mahira Sharma dating rumours

India and former RCB seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-siraj" rel="dofollow">Mohammed Siraj</a> recalled an emotional bond he shared with his previous IPL franchise and veteran batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" rel="dofollow">Virat Kohli.</a> Siraj claims Virat backed and retained him during his tough times. After spending several seasons at RCB, the IPL team decided against retaining Siraj ahead of the impending season, with the Indian quick claiming to be heartbroken over separation. Ahead of the 18th edition starting on Saturday, Siraj shared insights of his new spell with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gujarat-titans" rel="dofollow">Gujarat Titans</a>.
Siraj joined RCB seven years ago in 2018, later making his India debut across longer formats, all under Virat Kohli&rsquo;s captaincy. Recalling how, despite his lean patch during that one period, Kohli retained him, Siraj said his career path only went upward after that, generously thanking the veteran cricketer for his unwavering support.
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&ldquo;To be honest, Virat Kohli has a huge hand in my career. He has backed me in my bad times&mdash;2018 and 2019&mdash;he supported me, he even retained me, and after that, my performance and graph went up. He has been very supportive. It has been very emotional for me to leave RCB. Let's see what happens when I come against RCB. The match is on April 2,&rdquo; Siraj said in a chat with ANI.
Siraj left RCB as their third-highest wicket-taker, picking 83 wickets from 87 matches, with his best of 4/21. His performance peaked in 2023, where he picked 19 wickets in 14 games, averaging 19.74 and an economy of 7.50. However, despite such performances, Siraj failed to put his hands on the IPL trophy.&nbsp;
<h2>Siraj at GT</h2>
At the mega IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah late last year, former champions Gujarat Titans (GT) won the bid for Siraj, bagging his services for $1.4 million (INR 12.25 crore).
Speaking of his new spell at GT, Siraj said, &ldquo;My training is going very well with all the pacers in my team, and our bowling unit knows how to plan and execute. I am feeling very pleasant training with them all, teammates, and especially being here in Gujarat Titans.&rdquo;
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15 seconds of pure 𝑀𝑖𝑦𝑎𝑛 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑐🔥 <a href="https://t.co/2jfdpa8XX6">pic.twitter.com/2jfdpa8XX6</a>
&mdash; Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) <a href="https://twitter.com/gujarat_titans/status/1902563867089367366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
Meanwhile, at GT, Siraj has an elite pace attack to rub shoulders with, with the South African pace duo of Kagiso Rabada and Gerald Coetzee alongside the India pace trio of Ishant Sharma, Prasidh Krishna, and Kulwant Khejroliya, among a few.&nbsp;
Gujarat will host the Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in their tournament opener on Tuesday (Mar 25).&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Mohammed Siraj joined RCB seven years ago in 2018, later making his India debut across longer formats, all under Virat Kohli’s captaincy.

India and former RCB seamer Mohammed Siraj recalled an emotional bond he shared with his previous IPL franchise and veteran batter Virat Kohli. Siraj claims Virat backed and retained him during his tough times. After spending several seasons at RCB, the IPL team decided against retaining Siraj ahead of the impending season, with the Indian quick claiming to be heartbroken over separation. Ahead of the 18th edition starting on Saturday, Siraj shared insights of his new spell with Gujarat Titans. Siraj joined RCB seven years ago in 2018, later making his India debut across longer formats, all under Virat Kohli’s captaincy. Recalling how, despite his lean patch during that one period, Kohli retained him, Siraj said his career path only went upward after that, generously thanking the veteran cricketer for his unwavering support. Also read | IPL 2025: KL Rahul to miss Delhi Capitals' first two games for personal reasons - Report “To be honest, Virat Kohli has a huge hand in my career. He has backed me in my bad times—2018 and 2019—he supported me, he even retained me, and after that, my performance and graph went up. He has been very supportive. It has been very emotional for me to leave RCB. Let's see what happens when I come against RCB. The match is on April 2,” Siraj said in a chat with ANI. Siraj left RCB as their third-highest wicket-taker, picking 83 wickets from 87 matches, with his best of 4/21. His performance peaked in 2023, where he picked 19 wickets in 14 games, averaging 19.74 and an economy of 7.50. However, despite such performances, Siraj failed to put his hands on the IPL trophy. Siraj at GT At the mega IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah late last year, former champions Gujarat Titans (GT) won the bid for Siraj, bagging his services for $1.4 million (INR 12.25 crore). Speaking of his new spell at GT, Siraj said, “My training is going very well with all the pacers in my team, and our bowling unit knows how to plan and execute. I am feeling very pleasant training with them all, teammates, and especially being here in Gujarat Titans.” 15 seconds of pure 𝑀𝑖𝑦𝑎𝑛 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑐🔥 pic.twitter.com/2jfdpa8XX6 — Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) March 20, 2025 Meanwhile, at GT, Siraj has an elite pace attack to rub shoulders with, with the South African pace duo of Kagiso Rabada and Gerald Coetzee alongside the India pace trio of Ishant Sharma, Prasidh Krishna, and Kulwant Khejroliya, among a few. Gujarat will host the Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in their tournament opener on Tuesday (Mar 25). (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Siraj recalls emotional bond with Virat Kohli, admits feeling emotional over RCB separation

The BCCI medical team said it would be no less than a miracle if ace seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah" rel="dofollow">Jasprit Bumrah</a> attains full fitness in time for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" rel="dofollow">ICC Champions Trophy</a> scheduled for a February 19 start. Bumrah injured his back during his last international outing (during the SCG Test against Australia) missing all action since. Though he was never in line to play the England T20Is (to manage his workload), getting ruled out of the three ODIs is a blow for the hosts.
The selectors named Bumrah in the 15-man ODI squad for the England series and the eight-team tournament in Pakistan, hoping for him to be declared fit in time for the first showpiece event of the year.&nbsp;
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Per BCCI&rsquo;s squad announcement, Bumrah, if fit, would play the final England ODI (on Feb 12), with all participating CT teams needing to finalise their 15-member squad by a day earlier (February 11).
Per the latest report, Bumrah&rsquo;s Champions Trophy 2025 fate lies in the hands of an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Rowan Schouten, from New Zealand, with his consultation also planned depending on the reports. The Times of India (TOI) has reported that the BCCI selectors are already preparing his backup for the Champions Trophy, with Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj leading the race.
Though neither made it to the CT squad, the BCCI selectors named Harshit as part of the first two England ODIs (on February 6 and 9) as Bumrah&rsquo;s backup. Considering head coach Gautam Gambhir prefers Rana, who even played the BGT opener in Perth, the lanky seamer could get his breakthrough call; however, Siraj&rsquo;s comeback for the ICC event, given his experience and numbers in the past two years, cannot be ruled out.
&ldquo;The BCCI medical team is in touch with Schouten in New Zealand. The board had also planned a visit for Bumrah to New Zealand. But that hasn&rsquo;t happened yet. The selectors know it will be a miracle if Bumrah turns up 100% fit in the given timeline,&rdquo; a BCCI source said in a chat with TOI.
<h2>BCCI, Bumrah unwilling to push</h2>
Like how the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/saim-ayub-injury-pcb-chair-mohsin-naqvi-provides-update-says-cannot-risk-career-for-one-champions-trophy-8655684" rel="dofollow">PCB chair Mohsin Naqvi said he is unwilling to risk opener Saim Ayub&rsquo;s career</a> by pushing him to get fit in time for the home event, the Indian Cricket Board is also not keen on pushing Bumrah to attain full fitness.&nbsp;
The source close to the information further revealed that the board would only take a call on Bumrah&rsquo;s participation after the completion of the medical process.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The reports will be shared with his doctor in New Zealand. Sending Bumrah to New Zealand will depend on the feedback. The board and Bumrah himself are not willing to push hard given his significance over a long period of time.
&ldquo;The selectors will only be informed if he is ready to take the field after the entire process is complete. The selectors will need to keep a backup plan ready for him. It will be a miracle if Bumrah makes it,&rdquo; the source added.
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: Considering Bumrah is highly unlikely to attain full fitness in time for the ICC Champions Trophy, the BCCI selectors have started working on preparing his backup.

The BCCI medical team said it would be no less than a miracle if ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah attains full fitness in time for the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled for a February 19 start. Bumrah injured his back during his last international outing (during the SCG Test against Australia) missing all action since. Though he was never in line to play the England T20Is (to manage his workload), getting ruled out of the three ODIs is a blow for the hosts. The selectors named Bumrah in the 15-man ODI squad for the England series and the eight-team tournament in Pakistan, hoping for him to be declared fit in time for the first showpiece event of the year. Also read | Jasprit Bumrah attends Coldplay concert, lead singer Chris Martin dedicates song – Watch Per BCCI’s squad announcement, Bumrah, if fit, would play the final England ODI (on Feb 12), with all participating CT teams needing to finalise their 15-member squad by a day earlier (February 11). Per the latest report, Bumrah’s Champions Trophy 2025 fate lies in the hands of an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Rowan Schouten, from New Zealand, with his consultation also planned depending on the reports. The Times of India (TOI) has reported that the BCCI selectors are already preparing his backup for the Champions Trophy, with Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj leading the race. Though neither made it to the CT squad, the BCCI selectors named Harshit as part of the first two England ODIs (on February 6 and 9) as Bumrah’s backup. Considering head coach Gautam Gambhir prefers Rana, who even played the BGT opener in Perth, the lanky seamer could get his breakthrough call; however, Siraj’s comeback for the ICC event, given his experience and numbers in the past two years, cannot be ruled out. “The BCCI medical team is in touch with Schouten in New Zealand. The board had also planned a visit for Bumrah to New Zealand. But that hasn’t happened yet. The selectors know it will be a miracle if Bumrah turns up 100% fit in the given timeline,” a BCCI source said in a chat with TOI. BCCI, Bumrah unwilling to push Like how the PCB chair Mohsin Naqvi said he is unwilling to risk opener Saim Ayub’s career by pushing him to get fit in time for the home event, the Indian Cricket Board is also not keen on pushing Bumrah to attain full fitness. The source close to the information further revealed that the board would only take a call on Bumrah’s participation after the completion of the medical process. “The reports will be shared with his doctor in New Zealand. Sending Bumrah to New Zealand will depend on the feedback. The board and Bumrah himself are not willing to push hard given his significance over a long period of time. “The selectors will only be informed if he is ready to take the field after the entire process is complete. The selectors will need to keep a backup plan ready for him. It will be a miracle if Bumrah makes it,” the source added. (With inputs from agencies)

Bumrah ‘highly unlikely’ for Champions Trophy 2025; BCCI working on backups – Report

After being dropped from the Indian squad for the upcoming ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy 2025, Indian pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-siraj">Mohammed Siraj</a> will be taking to domestic cricket to gain back his spot in the national team.
Siraj has started gearing up for the upcoming Group B <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ranji-trophy">Ranji Trophy</a> match for Hyderabad against Vidarbha to be played in Nagpur from January 30 to February 2. The pacer began his preparation with a training session at the Gymkhana Grounds in Hyderabad on Tuesday (Jan 22).
India captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> said the 30-year-old right-handed pacer lost his effectiveness with the old ball and was thus dropped from the team following India's poor performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/australia">Australia</a>.
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&ldquo;Mohammed Siraj gets into gear for the upcoming #RanjiTrophy match between Hyderabad and Vidarbha! He kicked off his prep with an intense session at Gymkhana grounds TODAY!&rdquo; the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) said in a post on X on Tuesday.
Watch the video here:
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The HCA also put out a video on X, formerly Twitter, which showed Siraj bowling at full steam in nets to local batters.
Siraj will be in action in Hyderabad's next Ranji Trophy match after they meet Himachal Pradesh in Hyderabad from January 23 to 26. Hyderabad is presently sitting in sixth position with nine points from five matches with one win, two losses, and two draws.
Siraj wasn't picked in India&rsquo;s squad for the three ODIs against England and the ICC Champions Trophy. In ODI matches from 2022 to 2024, Siraj has picked 71 wickets at an average of just 22.97, the most by an Indian pacer in this period.
(With inputs from agencies)
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Sports, Cricket: The pacer has started gearing up for the upcoming Group B Ranji Trophy match for Hyderabad against Vidarbha to be played in Nagpur from January 30 to February 2

After being dropped from the Indian squad for the upcoming ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy 2025, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj will be taking to domestic cricket to gain back his spot in the national team. Siraj has started gearing up for the upcoming Group B Ranji Trophy match for Hyderabad against Vidarbha to be played in Nagpur from January 30 to February 2. The pacer began his preparation with a training session at the Gymkhana Grounds in Hyderabad on Tuesday (Jan 22). India captain Rohit Sharma said the 30-year-old right-handed pacer lost his effectiveness with the old ball and was thus dropped from the team following India's poor performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. Also Read: Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Ahead of Rohit Sharma's first game in a decade for Mumbai, security tightened “Mohammed Siraj gets into gear for the upcoming #RanjiTrophy match between Hyderabad and Vidarbha! He kicked off his prep with an intense session at Gymkhana grounds TODAY!” the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) said in a post on X on Tuesday. Watch the video here: Mohammed Siraj gets into gear for the upcoming #RanjiTrophy match between Hyderabad and Vidharbha! He kicked off his prep with a intense session at Gymkhana grounds TODAY! #HyderabadVsVidharbha #RanjiTrophy #Siraj #Hyderabad #HCA @mdsirajofficial pic.twitter.com/lA3EBpxbrs — hydcacricket (@hydcacricket) January 21, 2025 The HCA also put out a video on X, formerly Twitter, which showed Siraj bowling at full steam in nets to local batters. Siraj will be in action in Hyderabad's next Ranji Trophy match after they meet Himachal Pradesh in Hyderabad from January 23 to 26. Hyderabad is presently sitting in sixth position with nine points from five matches with one win, two losses, and two draws. Siraj wasn't picked in India’s squad for the three ODIs against England and the ICC Champions Trophy. In ODI matches from 2022 to 2024, Siraj has picked 71 wickets at an average of just 22.97, the most by an Indian pacer in this period. (With inputs from agencies)

Mohammed Siraj gears up for Ranji Trophy knockout stage after Champions Trophy 2025 snub

Former India opener Aakash Chopra says pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-siraj">Mohammed Siraj</a> should have been in India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad. The comments come a couple of days after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bumrah-shami-return-to-15-man-india-squad-for-champions-trophy-karun-nair-misses-out-8632588">15-man squad</a> for the ICC tournament, which is scheduled to be played from February 19 to March 9.
"In my opinion, Mohammed Siraj should have been a part of this team, and I will even tell in whose place he should have been there," Chopra stated on his YouTube channel. "The team has two left-arm spinners and one off-spinner. You could have dropped one of the three. If you wished, you could have left out Ravindra Jadeja and kept Mohammed Siraj in his place."
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"I feel Siraj would have had greater value. He would have been used more. He would have contributed more to the team, and I see lesser chances of Jadeja playing. Honestly speaking, he might not play at all. So if Jadeja is not going to play, you would have had a player who would have had greater chances of playing," he added.
<h2>Why was Siraj not picked?</h2>
During the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad announcement press conference, skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> explained that Siraj's impact with the new ball has dipped and hence he has not been selected in the squad.
&ldquo;That's purely because we thought over it. We are not sure about Bumrah, whether he is going to play or not. So, we thought of wanting someone who can bowl with the new ball and at the backend. So we picked Arshdeep to bowl at the backend. Shami, we all saw what he can do with the new ball," Rohit had said on January 18.
India have three pacers in the squad in Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh with all-rounder Hardik Pandya expected to play a role with the ball as well.

During the Champions Trophy 2025 squad announcement, skipper Rohit explained that Siraj's impact with the new ball has dipped and hence he has not been selected. Cricket Sports

Former India opener Aakash Chopra says pacer Mohammed Siraj should have been in India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad. The comments come a couple of days after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-man squad for the ICC tournament, which is scheduled to be played from February 19 to March 9. "In my opinion, Mohammed Siraj should have been a part of this team, and I will even tell in whose place he should have been there," Chopra stated on his YouTube channel. "The team has two left-arm spinners and one off-spinner. You could have dropped one of the three. If you wished, you could have left out Ravindra Jadeja and kept Mohammed Siraj in his place." Also Read: Vice-captain Axar Patel ready for new challenge with ‘role flexibility’ in England T20Is "I feel Siraj would have had greater value. He would have been used more. He would have contributed more to the team, and I see lesser chances of Jadeja playing. Honestly speaking, he might not play at all. So if Jadeja is not going to play, you would have had a player who would have had greater chances of playing," he added. Why was Siraj not picked? During the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad announcement press conference, skipper Rohit Sharma explained that Siraj's impact with the new ball has dipped and hence he has not been selected in the squad. “That's purely because we thought over it. We are not sure about Bumrah, whether he is going to play or not. So, we thought of wanting someone who can bowl with the new ball and at the backend. So we picked Arshdeep to bowl at the backend. Shami, we all saw what he can do with the new ball," Rohit had said on January 18. India have three pacers in the squad in Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh with all-rounder Hardik Pandya expected to play a role with the ball as well.

2025 Champions Trophy: 'Could have dropped...,' Ex-India opener feels Mohammed Siraj should have been in India squad

Indian skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> explained why <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-siraj">Mohammed Siraj</a> failed to make the cut in squad for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> and the ODIs against England announced on Saturday (Jan 18). The captain said that Siraj's effectiveness dips a little bit when not given the new ball.
Siraj, who has 71 ODI wickets to his name in 44 games, was not included in the squad especially with uncertainties around Jasprit Bumrah&rsquo;s availability. In place of Siraj, left-arm pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/arshdeep-singh">Arshdeep Singh</a> has earned a spot after becoming the highest wicket-taker in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.&nbsp;
&ldquo;That's purely because we thought over it. We are not sure about Bumrah, whether he is going to play or not. So, we thought of wanting someone who can bowl with the new ball and at the backend. So we picked Arshdeep to bowl at the backend. Shami, we all saw what he can do with the new ball," Rohit said during a presser in Mumbai.
"That is where we feel that Siraj&rsquo;s effectiveness comes down a little bit when he is not bowling with the new ball. We discussed it at length about it, as we are only taking three seamers there because we wanted all these all-rounders with us. It's an unfortunate thing that he has to miss out," the skipper added.
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In eight ODIs, Arshdeep has picked 20 wickets and brings in the variety via his left-arm angles and variations. For the England ODI series, India have also got seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana.
&ldquo;Arshdeep hasn't played a lot of ODIs, but he has been around the white-ball circuit for a long time. I don't think I feel comfortable saying he is not experienced. He has bowled some tough overs, played T20Is and can handle that pressure," Rohit stated.
(With inputs from agencies)

Siraj, who has 71 ODI wickets to his name in 44 games, was not included in the squad especially with uncertainties around Jasprit Bumrah’s availability. Sports. Cricket.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma explained why Mohammed Siraj failed to make the cut in squad for the Champions Trophy and the ODIs against England announced on Saturday (Jan 18). The captain said that Siraj's effectiveness dips a little bit when not given the new ball. Siraj, who has 71 ODI wickets to his name in 44 games, was not included in the squad especially with uncertainties around Jasprit Bumrah’s availability. In place of Siraj, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has earned a spot after becoming the highest wicket-taker in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. “That's purely because we thought over it. We are not sure about Bumrah, whether he is going to play or not. So, we thought of wanting someone who can bowl with the new ball and at the backend. So we picked Arshdeep to bowl at the backend. Shami, we all saw what he can do with the new ball," Rohit said during a presser in Mumbai. "That is where we feel that Siraj’s effectiveness comes down a little bit when he is not bowling with the new ball. We discussed it at length about it, as we are only taking three seamers there because we wanted all these all-rounders with us. It's an unfortunate thing that he has to miss out," the skipper added. Also Read: 'I will have to sit with BCCI secretary...,' Rohit caught off guard during CT squad announcement presser - Watch In eight ODIs, Arshdeep has picked 20 wickets and brings in the variety via his left-arm angles and variations. For the England ODI series, India have also got seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana. “Arshdeep hasn't played a lot of ODIs, but he has been around the white-ball circuit for a long time. I don't think I feel comfortable saying he is not experienced. He has bowled some tough overs, played T20Is and can handle that pressure," Rohit stated. (With inputs from agencies)

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