Never say die: Siraj bowled 185.3 overs and emerged because the main wicket-taker (23) in England. | Photo Credit: #Getty Images

After a series-saving five-wicket haul at The Oval, #Mohammed Siraj was noticed studying a development from Arshdeep Singh for an Instagram reel.

It concerned a nonchalant utterance of the phrases: “Pressure? What strain?” Arshdeep then chided a bumbling Siraj, “He needs to be taught every part in addition to bowling!”

He was proper. With 23 wickets to his title, Siraj emerged as India’s main wicket-taker in England, the joint most by an Indian seamer in a Test sequence within the nation alongside #Jasprit Bumrah (2021-22).

That trademark aggression which England had stared into again and again over the past 25 days was changed by a giant, toothy smile.

Team India fielding coach T. Dilip was all reward for the explosive #Hyderabad pacer, saying Siraj loves a “good problem.”

“In most video games I’ve seen him characteristic in — be it in #Ranji Trophy or for India — each time there’s a problem positioned earlier than him, he comes out on prime. Challenges get the perfect out of him, and one of the best ways he tackles exhausting stuff is by bringing out that aggression,” he advised The Hindu.

The 31-year-old shouldered a lion’s share of bowling duties, accounting for 185.3 overs in all.

“It’s by no means straightforward for any quick bowler to play all video games whereas additionally being efficient. The bodily facet is one factor, however it additionally comes all the way down to mindset. Siraj performs with a number of coronary heart. He takes satisfaction in representing India and at all times offers that additional 10%. It reveals what a personality he’s”.

Published – August 05, 2025 12:34 am IST