Mohammed Siraj (BCCI Photo) New Delhi: Mohammed Siraj may have lived in the shadow of Jasprit Bumhrah for a long time, but during the recently closed India-England test series he has performed in style-and record books. With the stunning display of gravel and fire, Siraj became the leading goalkeeper in the away tests between Pacers since his debut, who was around his beloved “Jassi Bhai”.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe!A series of five matches ended 2-2, but it was defective for a 31-year-old Pacer. While Bumrah played only three tests to manage the workload, Siraj performed in all five and ended up as a leading goal with 23 goals on average 32.43, including six goals in Birmingham and a five-to-five match.
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Was Mohammed’s performance in the recent test series and a turning point in his career?
His 6/70 charm in Edgbaston has changed the tide in Indian kindness and helped ensure a massive victory of the 336-Run-Lower Indian Overseas Run victory. More than just numbers, it was the raw emotion and aggression he brought to the playground that excelled.
Inde vs Eng: Mohammed Siraj is thinking of an unforgettable victory in an oval
In 41 tests since his debut, Siraj has now bowed 1069.5 exceeding and demanded 123 goals on average 31.05. But his most important act is 104 goals, which he took in 27 tests – two more than 102 bumrah in 21 matches in the same period. Now he is sitting on the top of Pacers list with most goals since his debut, followed by Kagiso Rabada (82) and Mitchell Starc (73).
(Source Statistics – Cricbuzz)
In the oval, when England only needed 73, with seven goals chasing 374, Siraj stood tall. He pushed impatiently with Prasidh Krishna and triggered a collapse that sealed the exciting Indian victory. At the time he celebrated his signature “Siuuu”, Siraj changed – not only from the support acts to the leader – but also to attack the friction of India.
