IND vs ENG: India fans make unusual demands after Telangana Police congratulates DSP Mohammed Siraj on 5th Test win
Mohammed Siraj
's match-winning heroics in the fifth Test against England not only won him widespread admiration from cricket fans across the globe but also a proud shoutout from back home.
The Telangana Police took to social media to congratulate the Hyderabad-born pacer for his stellar performance in India's stunning six-run win at The Oval, which helped the visitors level the series 2-2.
'Congratulations to Shri Mohammed Siraj, DSP! For his stellar performance in India's historic Test win against England! Pride of Telangana | Hero in Uniform & Sport,' the official handle of Telangana Police posted on X (formerly Twitter).
The tribute quickly caught fire, but what followed was something the internet didn't quite expect — fans flooded the replies with tongue-in-cheek demands for Siraj's promotion within the police force.
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'Make him SP,' wrote one fan. 'Ab to DSP se SP bana do Siraj bhai ko,' added another.
'Sir, his promotion is due now,' a user cheekily posted. 'Give this man a raise!' demanded another.
Currently designated as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Telangana Police under the sports quota, Siraj has often been hailed as a source of inspiration for youth in the state.
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His clutch performance at The Oval, a five-wicket haul that helped derail England's chase of 374, only added to his growing legend.
Siraj ended the series as the highest wicket-taker with 23 scalps, underlining his impact in a fiercely contested series that saw momentum swing wildly. Alongside Prasidh Krishna's crucial breakthroughs, Siraj's firepower tilted the match in India's favour.
While an official promotion might not be on the cards just yet, fans clearly believe that Siraj deserves both cricketing and career honours after one of the finest performances of his career.
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