India vs Australia: Watch as Mohammed Siraj receives a standing ovation and a hug from Jasprit Bumrah for his maiden 5-wicket haul


India vs Australia: Watch as Mohammed Siraj receives a standing ovation and a hug from Jasprit Bumrah for his maiden 5-wicket haul
Mohammed Siraj while bowling in a match.

India’s right-arm ace pacer Mohammed Siraj has garnered regular attention since he debuted in the second Test match at the MCG during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar trophy series. In the three-Test matches he played against Australia, he gathered 13 wickets in total. 

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On Day 5 of the fourth Test match at the Gabba, Siraj achieved what is usually a dream for any bowler. He notched a maiden 5-wicket haul in Australia’s second innings. In his bowling, he scalped a wicket in the first innings and took five wickets in the second innings.

Siraj was given a standing ovation

The 26-year-old was appreciated by the coaches and other mates when he returned to the pavilion after Australia’s second innings.

Siraj received a maiden call for the Indian squad following his IPL spectacular performance. He debuted in the second Test match against Australia at the MCG, where he was taken as a replacement to the injured Mohammed Shami.

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Twitter wishes pour in huge numbers for Siraj

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