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2 In 2! Siraj Rattles England By Dismantling Root And Stokes On Consecutive Deliveries

Aashay Chopade

Mohammed Siraj removed Root and Ben Stokes (Source:@OneCricketApp/X.com)Mohammed Siraj removed Root and Ben Stokes (Source:@OneCricketApp/X.com)

Mohammed Siraj is leading India's pace attack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah at Edgbaston. His form was not that great leading into the Test, but the man has stepped up in this game with three massive wickets.

On Day 2, he got the wicket of Zak Crawley, and now at the start of the third day, he has got big wickets ofJoe Root and Ben Stokes. In just the third ball of his first over of the day, Mohammed Siraj removed well-set Joe Root. He was batting well, but unluckily managed to get a bat on a harmless ball that was going down the leg side. Pant dived to his left and took a fine catch.

Outwalked England captain Ben Stokes with a hope of taking England out of trouble. However, Mohammed Siraj bowled a vicious short delivery around off. Stokes tried to defend it away, but the ball came at an awkward height and angle and kissed his bat on its way to the keeper.

Siraj's Early Burst On Day 3 Puts India In Pole Position At Edgbaston

Thus, Siraj, in a matter of two deliveries, removed the two most experienced England batters. Ben Stokes grabbed his first golden duck of his Test career, and India have reduced England to 84-5 in reply to India's massive score of 587.

Mohammed Siraj getting back to his wicket-taking form is good news for India. He is the most experienced pacer in the XI, and on a pitch that is not assisting pacers a lot, his skills would be crucial.

On the other end, Akash Deep is also bowling well and picked up two wickets early in England's innings to put pressure on the home team. Therefore, India currently are in the driver's seat and would be looking to capitalise and bowl out England as always as possible.