IND Vs Eng 2nd Test: ‘It’s incredible’ – Mohammad Sirj joined Kapil Dev at Elite Club and sensational six -development hall | Cricket news
New Delhi: Mohammad Sirj opened his name in Indian cricket history on Friday, which became only the fourth Indian bowler who claimed a five -wicket race in Edgbaston. In the ongoing second Test, his fierce 6/70 against England put him with legends Kapil Dev, Chetan Sharma and Ishant Sharma as part of an elite club of Indian pacers to achieve achievement at this historic site.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Six-Fur of Siraj is also the best bowling performance by an Indian in Edgbaston since 6/58 of Chetan Sharma in 1986 and the first by any visiting pacery to take six wickets in an innings in an innings at the ground since 1993.
“It’s incredible because I was waiting for it for a long time,” Sirj said after the innings. “I have bowled well, but never got for five here. I have only received four-fur, so it’s very special.”
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31-year-old Hyderabad’s Pesar exploded through the top order of England in the beginning of 3, reduced them to 84/5 before a surprising 303-Ring partnership between Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith (184*). But Siraj returned to wipe the tail with the second new ball, ending England’s innings at 407 in response to India’s 587.Siraj adopted the responsibility, leading an inexperienced attack attack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. “My aim was not to try too much and bowl in the right areas. I like responsibility and I like the challenge,” he said.As soon as he went, the ball raised high and appreciated from all corners, Siraj himself was welcomed by Bumrah with a warm neck – a suitable tribute to India’s new pace spearhead.Best bowling figures for Indian bowler in EDGBASTON
- Chetan Sharma – 6/58, 1986
- Mohammad Siraj – 6/70, 2025
- Ishant Sharma – 5/51, 2018
- Kapil Dev – 5/146, 1979
