Main point:
India lost to England by 22 runs in Lord’s Test. Mohammad Siraj bowled brilliantly and struggling. However, he became emotional after being dismissed as the last wicket. On the emotional post of Siraj, Rashid Khan comforted him as a champion. Now the next Test will be in Manchester.
Delhi: In the third Test against England, the Indian team lost by 22 runs. But, in this match, apart from Ravindra Jadeja, the player who won everyone’s heart is – Mohammad Siraj. Siraj showed aggression in bowling against England in Lord’s Test and understanding in batting. Team India was following the target of 193 runs. For the last wicket, he shared a combative partnership with Ravindra Jadeja. But, there came a moment that broke the hearts of Siraj and millions of fans.
Siraj posted post
Siraj did a good defense, yet the ball rolled towards the leg stump and dropped the bells and the team was all out. Siraj could not understand that moment. He hit the bat in anger and stood at the crease for some time. A day later, Siraj wrote his heart touching message on social media.
He wrote, “Some match is not because of the result, who is remembered because of those who teach.”
Rashid Khan responds
His post was also reacted by Afghanistan’s star and his partner of Gujarat Titans Rashid Khan. Rashid wrote, “Mia, your love and love for cricket is at the top. Mashallah you are a champion bowler and special player.”
In Lord’s Test, Siraj took two wickets each in both innings. During the run chase, Siraj faced 30 balls and scored 4 runs. His and Jadeja’s partnership lasted for 80 balls. Finally, Shueb Bashir dismissed Siraj.
After three Tests, Siraj is the highest wicket -taking bowler in this series so far. He has 13 wickets and average 32. He took 6 wickets in an innings in Edgbaston Test. So far, Siraj has thrown 109 overs, which is the highest from any Indian bowler.
Now India’s next challenge in Manchester
After the 22 -run defeat, India will now face England in the fourth Test starting on July 23. The match will be held in Old Trafford, Manchester. Last time when India reached to play Manchester Test, the match was canceled due to Kovid-19. India has played a total of 9 Tests here, out of which four have lost and five have been drawn.
Like Edgbaston, now Team India will have to change the story of their defeat in Manchester so that we can remain in the series.
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