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“Mai Portugal Ka Fan Hoon…” Siraj Breaks Silence On His Emotional Tribute To Diogo Jota

Poulomi Chakraborty

Mohammed Siraj Speaks Out On His Tribute To Jota (Source: @BCCI/x.com)Mohammed Siraj Speaks Out On His Tribute To Jota (Source: @BCCI/x.com)

On July 3, the football world had the biggest heartbreak as the Liverpool star Diogo Jota lost his life in a horrific car accident. The unfortunate incident shook up the world, as the entire sports community is still reeling with grief.

In the ongoing third Test between India and England at Lord’s, Mohammed Siraj’s heartwarming tribute to the Liverpool footballer grabbed the attention. After the day ended, the Indian pacer opened up about the emotional moment.

Siraj Speaks Out On His Tribute To Jota

Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota’s tragic death in a horrific car accident in Spain united the entire sports world as they shared their heartfelt tribute to the bright star. Being known for his unwavering love for football, Mohammed Siraj’s tribute to the footballer grabbed the attention.

In the ongoing third Test against England, Mohammed Siraj dismissed Jamie Smith in the 107th over with an exceptional delivery. After that, Siraj raised his fingers to signal “20,” which was Jota's jersey number, and gazed skyward. As the moment grabbed attention, he broke the silence on this special gesture.

“Last match mein jab hum aa rahe the toh pata chala ki Diogo Jota ka accident mein death ho gaya hai. Main Portugal ka fan hoon kyunki CR7 us team se khelta hai. Emotional feel hua mujhe, mujhe last mein hee karna tha,” he said.


“Life is very unpredictable yaar, hum kiske liye kar rahe hain, kal ka pata hee nahin hai, life ka kuch bharosa nahin hai. Mujhe ekdum shock ho gaya, yeh kaise ho sakta hai woh bhi car accident mein. Aaj mujhe wicket mili toh yeh socha ki yeh gesture karun, Diogo Jota Jersey No.20,” he added.

Diogo Jota is a dynamic Portuguese forward known for his vision, relentless energy, and sharp finishing. He left a lasting mark on the game. Although his journey ended too soon, he scored 150 goals and provided 77 assists in 448 club appearances. This is a legacy that speaks volumes.

Team India Aims To Rise Under Pressure

After the hosts put on a total of 387 in the first innings, Team India faced an early setback after Jaiswal walked away, scoring only 13 runs. After stitching a 61-run partnership with KL Rahul, Karun Nair walked away scoring 40 runs. After Gill’s dismissal in 16runs, KL Rahul completed a crucial half-century. Trailing by 242, India now looks to bounce back strong on Day 3.