'Miyan Magic' tops the charts: Mohammed Siraj surpasses Jasprit Bumrah for this big record
NEW DELHI:
Mohammed Siraj
may have long lived in the shadow of
Jasprit Bumrah
, but during the recently concluded India-England Test series, he stepped out in style — and straight into the record books. With a stunning display of grit and fire, Siraj became the leading wicket-taker in away Tests among pacers since his debut, edging past his beloved 'Jassi Bhai'.
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The five-match series ended 2-2, but it was a defining one for the 31-year-old pacer. While Bumrah played just three Tests due to workload management, Siraj featured in all five and ended as the leading wicket-taker with 23 wickets at an average of 32.43, including a six-wicket haul at Birmingham and a match-turning five-for at The Oval.
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Was Mohammed Siraj's performance in the recent Test series a turning point in his career?
Yes, definitely
No, he's always been good
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His spell of 6/70 at Edgbaston turned the tide in India's favour, helping secure a massive 336-run win — India's largest overseas Test victory by runs.
More than just numbers, it was the raw emotion and aggression he brought to the pitch that stood out.
IND vs ENG: Mohammed Siraj reflects on memorable win at The Oval
Across 41 Tests since his debut, Siraj has now bowled 1069.5 overs, claiming 123 wickets at an average of 31.05. But his most notable feat is the 104 wickets he has taken in 27 away Tests — two more than Bumrah's 102 in 21 matches during the same period. He now sits atop the list of pacers with most away wickets since his debut, followed by Kagiso Rabada (82) and Mitchell Starc (73).
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At The Oval, when England needed just 73 with seven wickets in hand chasing 374, Siraj stood tall. He pushed relentlessly with
Prasidh Krishna
, triggering a collapse that sealed a thrilling Indian win. By the time he celebrated with his signature 'Siuuuu', Siraj had transformed — not just from support act to leader — but into the beating heart of India's pace attack.
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