Mohammed Siraj (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: When a fast bowler’s own countrymen — whether captain, teammates or former cricketers in the same cricketing ecosystem — challenge their ego, it can be a deliberate or incidental act that spurs them to perform better.Fast bowlers often have a fierce competitive streak. Challenges from their countrymen can push…
Mohammed Siraj’s cheeky antics took centre stage on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Indian pacer attempted to replicate his ‘bail-switching’ trick that had previously worked at the Gabba, targeting none other than Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne. The incident occurred in the 43rd over when Siraj switched the…
(Photo credit: Screenshot from video posted on X) NEW DELHI: In a hilarious turn of events, India pacer Mohammed Siraj was on Thursday seen teasing Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne with a bail flip on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. The bail flip being done by the Indians has been a recurring…
Marnus Labuschagne and Mohammed Siraj (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden criticised Marnus Labuschagne for being distracted by Mohammed Siraj’s playful behaviour during Day 2 of the Brisbane Test on Sunday. Siraj attempted to unsettle batsmen by employing various tactics, including a notable moment when he approached Labuschagne’s end to adjust…
Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj (Paul Kane/Getty Images) A confrontation between Australian batter Travis Head and Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj occurred during the second Border-Gavaskar Test match at Adelaide. Head had hit Siraj for a four and a six before Siraj bowled him out.Siraj’s celebration after dismissing Head, who was leading the Australian scoring, prompted…
Mohammed Siraj stands out on Day 2 (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Mohammed Siraj‘s spirited send-off to Travis Head and his animated gesture towards the Australian crowd has become a talking point in the ongoing Test series between India and Australia.The incident unfolded on Saturday at the Adelaide Oval, where Siraj bowled a pinpoint yorker to dismiss…
Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj (PTI Photo) Mohammed Siraj displayed intense energy and aggression as he bowled Travis Head. Head had been a challenging opponent for India, notably in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final and the ICC World Test Championship final. He had scored a remarkable 140 runs off 141 balls before his…
Mohammed Siraj. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj hogged the limelight on the first day of the pink ball Test against Australia in Adelaide after one of his deliveries was recorded at an astonishing 181.6 km/h. However, it was later confirmed to be a technical glitch.Following the incident, fans began…
Mohammed Siraj (AP photo) NEW DELHI: A technical glitch hilariously made India pacer Mohammed Siraj world’s fastest bowler on Friday as the speed gun saw him clocking an astonishing 181.6 kmph on the opening day of the second Test against Australia in Adelaide.On the day that saw 11 wickets falling, an Indian collapse, a solid…
Mohammed Siraj (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj was practicing in Australia during the 2020-21 tour when he received the devastating news of his father’s death. The heartbreaking message was conveyed to him by Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri. Overwhelmed with grief, Siraj rushed to his hotel room and broke down.Siraj had the…