Mohammed Siraj led India to a dramatic six-runs victory over England together with his sensational spell, he additionally completed because the main wicket-taker within the sequence.

Mohammed Siraj delivered a sensational spell on the ultimate day of the fifth Take a look at in opposition to England at The Oval. claiming 5 wickets and main India to their narrowest-ever Take a look at win. Siraj dismissed Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton and Gus Atkinson on the ultimate day and ended as a highest wicket-taker and the one bowler to assert over 20 wickets.

In the course of the press convention, Siraj shortly reminded a reporter that he had additionally taken 20 wickets in that sequence in Australia after they requested him about his comeback from a below-par Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Siraj reminds reporter of 20 wickets in BGT

“I took 20 wickets in BGT, sir. When Jassi bhai (Jasprit Bumrah) was bowling properly, my solely job was to bowl in partnership as a lot as attainable,” Siraj stated.

Together with his 23 wickets within the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Siraj has joined a elite group of Indian pacers who’ve taken greater than 20 wickets in a number of sequence, which beforehand solely included Kapil Dev and Jasprit Bumrah.

“I didn’t wish to attempt an excessive amount of as a result of if I might attempt arduous, I may leak runs, and the stress would build-up as properly,” Siraj additional stated.

Whereas Jasprit Bumrah had what was arguably the all time sequence by an Indian bowler within the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, choosing 32 wickets, Siraj proved to be a relentless companion within the assault, delivering extra overs than every other bowler within the sequence.

Virat Kohli showered reward on Mohammed Siraj

In the meantime, legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli praised Workforce India for his or her dramatic six-run victory over England at The Oval, which levelled the sequence 2-2. He additionally showered reward on pacer Mohammed Siraj, noting that he all the time offers his all for the staff.

Together with Prasidh Krishna, Siraj bowled an excellent spell that noticed England fall from 317/4 to 367 all out, sealing his place as one among India’s finest bowlers in worldwide settings.

“Nice win by staff india. Resilience and dedication from Siraj and Prasidh has given us this phenomenal victory. Particular point out to Siraj who will put every little thing on the road for the staff. Extraordinarily completely happy for him,” Virat stated in a put up on X.