‘You are nice’: Virat Kohli’s sister pens emotional note for Mohammed Siraj | Cricket News – Times of India

London: India’s Mohammed Siraj poses after being named the ‘participant of the match’ following India’s victory within the fifth Test match in opposition to England, at The Oval cricket floor, in London, England. The sequence resulted in a 2-2 draw. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)(PTI08_04_2025_000381B)

Virat Kohli’s sister, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, shared a heartfelt message for Mohammed Siraj following his heroics at The Oval, the place he helped India defeat England by six runs and stage the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2.Siraj was the main wicket-taker within the 5-match sequence, enjoying all 5 Tests and bowling a mammoth 185.3 overs.

Bhawna shared two Instagram slides that includes Siraj’s response — one displaying him crouched on his haunches at Lord’s, and one other of him celebrating India’s win at The Oval.Bhawna wrote, “This sport never fails to amaze, as there are heroes who inspire and make us believe in hope and positivity. @mohammedsirajofficial YOU ARE GREAT.”

Bhwanka Kohli Dhingra’s Instagram story for Mohammed Siraj (Screengrabs)

Virat Kohli additionally lauded Siraj’s effort after India’s win at The Oval.“Great win by Team India. Resilience and determination from Siraj and Prasidh has given us this phenomenal victory. Special mention to Siraj, who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him ❤️ @mdsirajofficial @prasidh43,” he wrote on X.

Indian quick bowler Mohammed Siraj returned to his hometown Hyderabad on Wednesday after main India’s bowling assault within the drawn Test sequence in opposition to England. He emerged as the very best wicket-taker of the sequence, bowling 185.3 overs throughout all 5 matches, and was warmly welcomed by enthusiastic followers.Siraj, 31, first landed at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport from London alongside India’s fielding coach T Dilip. Dressed in black casuals, he shortly boarded a connecting flight to Hyderabad, the place extra followers greeted him upon arrival.At the Mumbai airport, followers approached him for selfies and autographs, however he made a fast transfer towards the home terminal.Siraj’s most important efficiency got here within the ultimate Test at The Oval, the place he claimed 5 wickets within the second innings, finishing a 9-wicket match haul and serving to India safe a slender six-run win — the closest margin of victory in India’s Test historical past.The win ensured a 2-2 sequence draw, with Siraj stepping up within the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested for the Oval Test because of workload administration.