IND vs ENG: 'Told Jasprit Bumrah, why are you leaving, whom would I hug after five wickets?' - Mohammed Siraj after Day 2 heroics
After a day of high drama, intense spells, and swinging fortunes,
Mohammed Siraj
lightened the mood with a humorous behind-the-scenes anecdote involving none other than
Jasprit Bumrah
.
Following his fiery four-wicket haul that helped India roar back into contention on Day 2 of the fifth Test against England, Siraj revealed a heartwarming exchange with his senior pace partner.
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'I told Jasprit Bumrah, 'Why are you leaving? Whom would I hug after taking five wickets?'' Siraj shared in a video posted by the
BCCI
. 'He said, 'I'll be here. You just take the five.''
Although Siraj narrowly missed the five-wicket mark, his spell was instrumental in dismantling England for 247, after they had looked dominant early in the day. His aggressive burst in the afternoon session, which included key wickets like Joe Root and Ollie Pope, showcased not just skill but character after a tough opening spell.
Prasidh Krishna, who also grabbed four wickets, spoke about the growing bond within India's pace unit: 'Siraj and I have been playing together for five years, including in the IPL. We talk a lot off the field. Same with Akash Deep — the fast bowling group is looking really sharp.'
The camaraderie off the field is clearly translating into performance on it. After England's blazing start, 109 for 1 before lunch, India's pace trio stormed back, triggering a collapse and ending the innings with just a 23-run deficit.
India ended the day on 75 for 2, with Yashasvi Jaiswal unbeaten on 51, giving them a lead of 52. But while the numbers tell one story, the chemistry between Siraj and Bumrah, built on shared fire and mutual respect, continues to fuel India's fast-bowling revolution.
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