Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif praised fast bowler Mohammad Siraj For his bowling performance during the ongoing fifth and final test match against England at Oval. Kaif said that Siraj does not get the recognition he deserves and describes him as a true champion for India.
India reached 75 for 2 in their second innings at the end of day 2 (Friday, 1 August), with 52 runs still playing for three days. Earlier in the day, fast bowler Siraj and Prasad krishna Gave an impressive mantra with the ball, take four wickets to bowl the hosts for 247 runs.
Mohammad Siraj in-form rejects the batsmen and runs through the order between England
Karun Nair (5 () broke a half -century, which made India last to 200. However, India lost their final four wickets for just six runs in the morning session. England put India on the back leg as openers Ben Docket and Zak Croly gave a flying start.
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The pair added 92 in 13 overs against the ball moving on a green pitch. However, Crolie’s dismissal gave India a chance to return. Docket also ended in quick succession.
From 129 to 1, England were excluded to 247. Siraj played an important role in collapse. He removed Oli Pope, Route, and Harry Brook’s in-form trio and to end the middle order and swing the match back in India’s favor.
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Mohammad Siraj does not get what he deserves – Mohammad Kaif
Jasprit Bumrah The workload was restored as part of the management and was issued by the BCCI on Friday from the squad. Siraj took charge as the most experienced seamor in India’s speed attack at Oval. He guided a relatively young bowling unit in the important fifth test.
After the end of day 2 in the fifth Test, Mohammad Kaif took Social Media Platform X (East Twitter) to praise Siraj. Kaif was influenced by Paper’s tireless attitude, saying that his determination and energy attracts fans in the stadium.
“Mohammad Siraj does not find what he deserves. He never said that the dye attitude brings a crowd to the stadium, a true India champion,” Caif wrote.
Mohammad Sirraj does not get what he deserves. His dye attitude from Never brings crowds to the stadium, a true India champion.
– Mohammad Kaif (@mohammadkaif) August 1, 2025
Mohammad Siraj lost his name in the record book after four wickets
Mohammad Siraj took 4 wickets for 86 runs in 16.2 overs. He also named his name in the record book. With this achievement, Siraj became the first Indian bowler to secure several four -wicket halls in Tests at Oval.
His last four wickets at the venue came during the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia, where he scored 4 runs for 108 in 28.3 overs.
Sirj bowling figures in oval in Test,
| Oppose | Over | virgin | Run | Wicket | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 12 | 4 | 42 | 1 | 2021 |
| England | 14 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 2021 |
| Australia | 28.3 | 4 | 108 | 4 | 2023 |
| Australia | 20 | 2 | 80 | 1 | 2023 |
| England | 16.2 | 1 | 86 | 4 | 2025 |
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