Mohammed Siraj: Wasim Akram praised him and said that bowling with the same edge on the last day of the last Test shows his stamina and mindset, let us tell you about this news in detail
Mohammed Siraj: Former legendary Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram praised Mohammad Siraj, the hero of the Oval Test match. He said that Siraj is no longer just a supporting bowler of the team. Siraj took 9 wickets in the last match of the series, including a paw, and due to his such fast bowling, India won the match by 6 runs and leveled the series 2-2.
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Mohammed Siraj: 31-year-old Siraj took the responsibility of the team’s bowling attack when Jasprit Bumrah had played only 3 matches. Siraj played the entire series, in which he took 23 wickets and bowled 185 overs. Praising Siraj’s mindset and ability, Akram said that Siraj has a tremendous hunger for hard work. Bowling continuously in five Tests and then bowling with the same edge on the last day of the last Test shows his stamina and mindset.
Wasim Akram said – "I rarely watch cricket when I'm not working, but I was glued to last day. Mohammad Siraj was full of hunger & passion, it was incredible effort. To bowl nearly 186 overs across 5 Tests & still be that fiery on the final day shows remarkable stamina & mental… pic.twitter.com/raOnLaNZez
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Mohammed Siraj’s impact in the series
Mohammed Siraj: On the final day of the Oval Test, India needed four wickets to win, while England needed just 35 runs to win the series. Akram said, “I usually don’t watch cricket unless there is work, but that day I was glued to the TV. The team just needed the first wicket quickly. Woakes’ injury and India’s fighting spirit changed the course of the game, in which Siraj played an important role.”
Akram also said that Siraj maintained his focus even after dropping Harry Brook’s catch on the fourth day, which is the mark of a true player. He said that Siraj is leading and playing with heart. And it is because of such performances that Test cricket is intact.
Akram also praised India’s decision not to play Bumrah in the last Test. He said that Bumrah’s fitness is very important for big tournaments like Asia Cup 2025 and T20 World Cup.
