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"Only Believe In Siraj Bhai": Fans Gush Over India Pacer's Relentless Spell Vs England At Oval

Akshita Patel

Mohammed Siraj earns fans' love with heartening spell [Source: @1sInto2s, @CSKian716,  @HashTagCricket/X.com]Mohammed Siraj earns fans' love with heartening spell [Source: @1sInto2s, @CSKian716,  @HashTagCricket/X.com]

Mohammed Siraj attracted a social media storm with a brilliant effort on Day 2 of the Oval Test between India and England. Despite a shaky spell in the first session, Siraj turned up the heat in the second session, and his remarkable effort won the fans’ hearts.

India couldn’t trouble the scoreboard in the first session of Day 2 and got bundled in the first half hour for 224 runs. Moreover, England openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley batted aggressively, stacking up 90-odd runs in the first 12 overs.

Fans Amazed By Mohammed Siraj’s Passionate Spell 

Despite the early setback, Indian pacers came out all guns blazing in the second session. Mohammed Siraj, playing his 5th straight Test match this series, led the charge and bowled a heartening 8-over spell.

This time, he was disciplined and hitting the right line and length. He was rewarded for his hard work with 3 LBW dismissals of Ollie Pope, Joe Root, and Jacob Bethell.

Siraj wrapped up the inning with the final wicket of Harry Brook and capped it off with a 4-wicket-haul in 16.2 overs with an economy of 5.30.

Meanwhile, fans heaped praise on Siraj for taking responsibility in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence. His passion and commitment to long spells despite an excessive workload left the fans in awe as they praised him heavily on social media.

"Mohammad Siraj" - @GaurangBhardwa1

Fan tweet [Source: @GaurangBhardwa1/X.com]Fan tweet [Source: @GaurangBhardwa1/X.com]

"I have never seen Mohammed Siraj give even an inch away on a cricket field. He is a lion-hearted cricketer who deserves nothing but RESPECT!" - @HashTagCricket

"Siraj when Jassi bhai is not there only believes in Siraj bhai" - @CSKian716

"That fire in the eyes says it all — where the grind comes from, and how to rise when it matters most" - @armaann_01

Fan tweets [Source: @HashTagCricket, @CSKian716, @armaann_01/X.com]Fan tweets [Source: @HashTagCricket, @CSKian716, @armaann_01/X.com]

"Mohd Siraj is the sort of person everyone would love to have in their team. Not always the most consistent and can bowl some bad spells, especially with the new ball, but he never stops trying and running in to help the team make a comeback. A lion-hearted athlete" - @DoctorLFC

"Siraj is always such a likeable guy when it comes to his commitment both to the game and beyond. Some may not like his aggression but everyone is different. He is relentless over after over. Wears his pride on his sleeve" - @VijayCricketFan

Fan tweets [Source: @DoctorLFC, @VijayCricketFanX.com]Fan tweets [Source: @DoctorLFC, @VijayCricketFanX.com]

Interestingly, Mohammed Siraj has bowled close to 150 overs so far in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He also overtook Ben Stokes to become the highest wicket-taker of the series with 18 wickets. Undoubtedly, Siraj has been an absolute workhorse for India in this series. 

While most pacers from both teams experienced wear and tear throughout the long series, Siraj continues to bowl every ball with the same intensity and fire.