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Siraj's Unwavering Resilience Propels India to Thrilling Test Victory
6 Aug
Summary
- Siraj's fifth-fastest delivery dismissed Gus Atkinson in Oval Test
- Siraj bowled 30.1 overs in England's second innings, never giving up
- Siraj finished the series with 23 wickets, winning Player of the Match
As of 2025-08-06T07:04:44+00:00, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj's heroics in the recently concluded Oval Test have been the talk of the cricketing world. Siraj's delivery that dismissed Gus Atkinson to end the match was a testament to his skill and determination. The ball curved in deceptively, going under Atkinson's bat and dismantling his off stump, sparking euphoric celebrations as India clinched their narrowest Test win.
But Siraj's impact went beyond that single delivery. In the second innings at the Oval, he bowled an astonishing 30.1 overs out of England's total of 85.1, never once letting his intensity wane. This unwavering spirit was a hallmark of Siraj's performance throughout the five-Test series, which saw him finish with 23 scalps and earn the Player of the Match award.
Siraj's childhood coach, Mohammed Mahboob Ahmed, has been closely following his ward's journey. Ahmed notes that Siraj's tough upbringing has hardened him, and he no longer gets perturbed by setbacks like missed edges or dropped catches. Instead, Siraj continues to bowl with a big heart and a smile on his face, always ready to give his all for the team. His ability to pick up crucial wickets, like the searing yorker that dismissed England opener Ben Duckett, has made him an invaluable asset for the Indian team, especially in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.
