“Brave son of India” – Actor Dharmendra pens emotional note for Mohammed Siraj

“Brave son of India” – Actor Dharmendra pens emotional note for Mohammed Siraj
Mohammed Siraj
Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj had the most remarkable summer in Australia as he rose above personal tragedy, immense pressure and racist abuse to stand tall and help India secure a famous victory in the Test series. Making his debut in the series, he ended up as India’s leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets. While he was in Australia before the tour began, his father Mohammed Ghouse breathed his last. Despite being given an option to return to India, Siraj decided to stay with the Indian camp.

His dedication was rewarded when an injury to Mohammed Shami meant that he got his chance to debut in the second Test against Australia. Very soon, by the time the fourth Test, Siraj became the spearhead of the attack as the injuries piled up for India. Despite the various setbacks, India and Siraj came up trumps in the most incredible fashion by clinching the series 2-1.

Dharmendra’s heartfelt message to Siraj

After Siraj’s heroic performances in the series against Australia, plaudits have continued to pour in for the pacer from across India. Bollywood actor Dharmendra is one such person who has sent in his message of appreciation for the fast-bowler.

He wrote on his Twitter handle, “Siraj , Brave Herat son of India Love you …Naaz hai tujh par, dil par walid ki maut ka sdma liye tum watan ki Aan ke liye match khelte rahe ..aur ek unhoni jeet watan ke naam darj kar ke lote..Kal tujhe apne walid ki qabbr par dekh kar mun bhar aya . jannt naseeb ho unhein. (sic)”

Siraj will next be seen in action in the Test series against England for which he has been named in India’ squad.

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