Mohammed Siraj's Oval Heroics Reminds Nakuul Mehta Of Rishabh Pant's 2021 Innings
Nakuul Mehta drew a comparison between Mohammed Siraj's latest performance and Rishabh Pant's iconic innings at the Gabba in 2021.
Television actor Nakuul Mehta has never shied away from showing his love for cricket and this time, he has shared a message in a tribute to India's pace sensation, Mohammed Siraj. After India's thrilling 6-run win over England in the final Test at The Kennington Oval in London, Nakuul took to X to praise Siraj's performance with a post that is now going viral among cricket fans.
In his post, Nakuul drew a comparison between Mohammed Siraj's latest performance and Rishabh Pant's iconic innings at the Gabba in 2021. Pant played a fearless knock of 89* to help India chase down 328 and win the series against Australia. Referring to his game, Nakuul wrote, 'Siraj has done a Pant from 2021 at Gabba! No less. His heroics must never be forgotten."
Siraj has done a Pant from 2021 at Gabba! No less. His heroics must never be forgotten.— Nakuul Mehta (@NakuulMehta) August 4, 2025
Talking about Siraj, he was on fire in the fifth Test match in London, where India managed to pull off a nail-biting 6-run victory. The win helped India level the five-match series 2-2 and share the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with England. He picked up 9 wickets across both innings, including a game-changing 5-wicket haul in the fourth innings and for his outstanding performance under pressure, Siraj was also awarded the Player of the Match.
Nakuul Mehta's Dating Anniversary With Jankee Parekh
On the personal front, Nakuul Mehta has more than one reason to celebrate. The actor recently celebrated his dating anniversary with his wife, Jankee Parekh. To mark the occasion, he took to his Instagram to pen a sweet note for his ladylove. Along with an endearing image from the maternity shoot, he wrote, 'This day a few moons ago was Her soft launch day. Best decision she ever made. Jankee, P.S. Happy Datin anniversary or whatever the GenZ call it."
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Nakuul Mehta Set To Welcome Second Child
Before this, Nakuul Mehta also shared a set of adorable pictures to announce that he and his wife are all set to welcome their second child. The post featured a series of cute pictures from a photoshoot featuring the couple and their son Sufi. The caption of the post read, 'The boy is ready for additional responsibility. So are we. We are accepting blessings, again."
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Nakuul Mehta and Jankee Parekh got married on January 28, 2012 after dating for 9 years. The couple welcomed Sufi on February 3, 2021.
On the professional front, Nakuul is known for his role in shows like Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara, Ishqbaaaz, Dil Boley Oberoi and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2.
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