IND vs ENG: ‘Thank you sir’ – Mohammed Siraj pens emotional response to Sachin Tendulkar | Cricket News – Times of India

Sachin Tendulkar and Mohammed Siraj (Images through Getty Images)

Mohammed Siraj’s match-successful heroics in England earned him reward from one of cricket’s biggest icons in Sachin Tendulkar, and the pacer responded with a heartfelt message. Siraj performed a key position in India’s thrilling 2-2 collection draw towards England, ending with 23 wickets at a mean of 32.43. His fiery spell on the ultimate day of the Oval Test, the place he dismissed Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, and Gus Atkinson, sealed a six-run win for India and levelled the collection.

Speaking in a video posted by 100MB on X, Tendulkar hailed Siraj’s efforts throughout the collection. “Unbelievable, superb approach. I really like his attitude. I love the spring in his legs,” he stated. The legend additionally praised the consistency in Siraj’s depth, regardless of the match scenario. “If you don’t look at the scoreboard and only at his (Siraj’s) body language, you won’t be able to tell if he’s taken five wickets or not a single one.” Tendulkar went additional, noting that even England nice Joe Root – the second-highest run-scorer in Test historical past – wouldn’t get pleasure from dealing with Siraj. “He’s an ‘always in your face’ bowler,” he remarked. In response, Siraj posted an emotional be aware on social media: “Thank you sir ❤️❤️🙏🏽.” The pacer’s aggressive type and tireless spells additionally drew applause from Virat Kohli and different cricketing greats, additional cementing his standing as one of India’s most impactful Test bowlers lately.

Speaking after the win, India skipper Shubman Gill stated, “Siraj is a captain’s dream. Gave it his all every ball and every spell he bowled.” This not solely highlights his significance to the squad but in addition his ‘by no means hand over’ perspective and spirit.