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3 Times When Mohammed Siraj Awakened The Beast Within Him On The Field

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Mohammed Siraj in Lord's Test [Source: @_SaurabhPraveen, @weRcricket/x.com]Mohammed Siraj in Lord's Test [Source: @_SaurabhPraveen, @weRcricket/x.com]

Mohammed Siraj has established himself as one of India's most aggressive fast bowlers, known for his fiery celebration and confrontational approach on the cricket field. When the Hyderabad pacer gets his blood pumping, he transforms into a different beast altogether. 

The recent Ben Duckett dismissal at Lord's, where Siraj screamed fiercely in the batter's face after a heated Day 3 altercation, perfectly exemplifies this intensity. Here are three previous instances when Siraj's inner fire truly came alive:

1. Travis Head Send-Off - Adelaide 2024

Mohammed Siraj giving Travis Head a fiery send-off [Source: @Saabir_Saabu01/x.com]Mohammed Siraj giving Travis Head a fiery send-off [Source: @Saabir_Saabu01/x.com]

Perhaps Siraj's most controversial moment came during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy when he dismissed Travis Head for 140 with a brilliant yorker. Instead of simply celebrating the wicket, Siraj gave Head an animated send-off, pointing towards the dressing room and staring him down aggressively. The Adelaide crowd booed relentlessly, but Siraj's beast mode was in full flow. The incident earned him an ICC fine and demerit point, but it perfectly showcased his uncompromising attitude when the battle intensifies.

2. James Anderson Confrontation - England 2021

The veteran English pacer discovered Siraj's fiery side during India's 2021 tour when he allegedly abused the Indian bowler while batting. Siraj's response was explosive: "Wait till you come out to bat against me."

When Anderson eventually walked out to bat, Siraj confronted him with venom, declaring, "You have taken 600 wickets, but I don't care. You have no respect from me." The exchange was so intense that Anderson complained to Virat Kohli, asking if Siraj was "Mad".

3. Litton Das Reality Check - Bangladesh 2022

Mohammed Siraj getting the better of Litton Das [Source: @thefield_in/x.com]Mohammed Siraj getting the better of Litton Das [Source: @thefield_in/x.com]

During the Chattogram Test in 2022, Siraj's inner beast emerged while bowling against Litton Das. After Das defended a delivery and gestured for Siraj to speak louder, the gamma radiation effect inside the Indian pacer kicked in. He told the batter bluntly, "This is not T20 format. This is Test cricket, so play sensible cricket." On the very next ball, Siraj rattled Litton Das's stumps and celebrated with trademark intensity, proving his point emphatically.