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NDTV
5 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Umpire Kumar Dharmasena's Stunning Post On Siraj's Match-Winning Ball Stumps Internet
India pacer Mohammed Siraj was at his absolute best in the recently-concluded five-match Test series against England. The series ended in a 2-2 draw after Shubman Gill and co pulled off a thrilling six-run victory in the fifth Test at The Oval. On Day 5 of the fifth Test, England needed 35 runs more to win the match but had only four wickets in hand. Siraj and Prasidh Krishna brought India back into the game and bundled out England, when they were seven runs short. Gus Atkinson was at the strike while an injured Chris Woakes, who was batting with just one hand, was standing at non-striker's end, when England needed seven runs and had only one wicket left. On the last delivery of the previous over, Atkinson took a single to not let an injured Woakes take the strike. As Siraj came to bowl the next over, millions of hearts started beating. Atkinson was batting at 17 and had also hit a maximum. The situation was very tensed for India but what happened next, became the most memorable moment of the entire series. Siraj struck on the first delivery and knocked out Atkinson's off-stump, propelling India to a six-run victory. Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena, who on-field during the match, took to Instagram and shared a picture of that moment. "So lucky to witness this ball from the best seat in the house," wrote Dharmasena in the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kumar Dharmasena (@kumardharmasenaofficial) The England tour marked one of Siraj's finest outings in Test cricket, topping the wicket-charts with 23 wickets and running throughout the series like a warrior for over 185 overs, undeterred, never tired. While the pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah played only three Tests owing to his workload management, it was Siraj who unleashed his 'Miyan Magic' when his beloved 'Jassi Bhai' needed some rest. Notably, Siraj was the only bowler from India and just the second in the series to play all the five Tests. Following his exceptional performance in The Oval Test, Siraj gained his career-best ratings of 674 points, in the ICC Men's Test Bowler Rankings on Wednesday. Player of the Match in the fifth Test, Siraj climbed 12 places to grab 15th spot in the latest ICC Men's Test Bowler Rankings. This is Siraj's highest ever position in the Test ranking, after churning out match-winning spells in the final Test against England. (With agency inputs)
NDTV
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Mohammed Siraj Celebrates Raksha Bandhan With Asha Bhosle's Granddaughter Zanai Bhosle. Video Viral
The spirit of Raksha Bandhan was felt strongly in the cricketing fraternity, as several Indian stars took to social media to share their special moments with their sisters. From playful banter to heartfelt wishes, the posts reflected the unique bond that defines the festival. Amidst all that, a video of India pacer Mohammed Siraj celebrating the festival with Asha Bhosle's granddaughter Zanai Bhosle is going viral on social media. In the heartfelt video, Zanai ties Rakhi on the hand of Siraj. The video was shared by Zanai in collaboration with Siraj. "Happy Rakhi. Couldn't have asked for better," she captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zanai Bhosle💜 (@zanaibhosle) Initially there were speculations on social media that Siraj and Zanai were dating each other. However, the duo clarified their bond by terming it a brother-sister relationship. The England tour marked one of Siraj's finest outings in Test cricket, topping the wicket-charts with 23 wickets and running throughout the series like a warrior for over 185 overs, undeterred, never tired. While the pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah played only three Tests owing to his workload management, it was Siraj who unleashed his 'Miyan Magic' when his beloved 'Jassi Bhai' needed some rest. Notably, Siraj was the only bowler from India and just the second in the series to play all the five Tests. Following his exceptional performance in The Oval Test, Siraj gained his career-best ratings of 674 points, in the ICC Men's Test Bowler Rankings on Wednesday. Player of the Match in the fifth Test, Siraj climbed 12 places to grab 15th spot in the latest ICC Men's Test Bowler Rankings. This is Siraj's highest ever position in the Test ranking, after churning out match-winning spells in the final Test against England. (With agency inputs)
Time of India
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
EXPLOSIVE! Ex-Pakistan cricketer accuses Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna & Co. of ball-tampering at The Oval
Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna (AP Photos) Former Pakistan cricketer Shabbir Ahmed has made controversial allegations against the Indian team following their dramatic win over England in the fifth Test at The Oval. Chasing 374, England appeared on course for victory at 301/3, with Harry Brook and Joe Root in full flow. However, India staged a stunning comeback, with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna triggering a collapse to bowl England out for 367 and seal a thrilling six-run win. IND vs ENG: Mohammed Siraj reflects on memorable win at The Oval The Oval pitch offered assistance to both batters and bowlers throughout the match. On Day 5, the older ball began to reverse swing noticeably, making scoring difficult for the English batters. Although India had the option to take the new ball after the 80th over, they strategically stuck with the old one, which continued to generate movement—a decision that ultimately proved decisive, as India drew the five-match Test series 2-2. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'I think India used Vaseline. After 80+ overs, the ball still shone like new. Umpires should send this ball to a lab for examination,' Shabbir wrote on X. Shabbir has played 10 Tests and 32 ODIs for Pakistan. While Player of the Match in the fifth Test, Siraj climbed 12 places to grab 15th spot in the latest ICC Men's Test Bowler Rankings. Fellow pacer Prasidh Krishna moved up 25 places to rank 59th after picking up eight wickets in the deciding Test, which India won by six runs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Laksamana: Unsold Sofas May Be at Bargain Prices (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo Poll Which bowler impressed you the most during the series? Mohammed Siraj Prasidh Krishna Other bowlers I did not watch the series During the series, Siraj took 23 wickets at an average of 32.43, including one six-wicket haul, one five-wicket haul, and one four-wicket haul. Siraj's spell of 6/70 during the win at Birmingham was his best statistically. With his inspirational comeback spell at The Oval—which reduced England from 301/4 to 367 all out while chasing 374—Siraj ended the series with a five-wicket haul, converting naysayers into believers in 'Miyan Magic'. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Express Tribune
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Saim makes huge leap in ICC rankings
Pakistan cricketers have made remarkable progress in the latest ICC T20I rankings following their impressive performances in the recently concluded three-match T20I series against the West Indies. Middle-order batter Hassan Nawaz made a notable leap, climbing 24 spots to 30th place after scoring 79 runs in the series, earning 569 rating points. Top-order batter Saim Ayub, who emerged as the leading run-scorer with 130 runs including two half-centuries, soared 25 places to 37th position with 559 points. Fellow opener Sahibzada Farhan, who scored 91 runs in the series, surged 34 spots to claim the 63rd spot with 484 rating points. Captain Salman Ali Agha and experienced batter Fakhar Zaman also saw improvements in their rankings, moving up 15 and three places to 76th and 78th positions, respectively. However, seasoned players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, who have been inactive in T20Is since 2024, experienced a drop in rankings. Babar now sits at 17th, and Rizwan at 19th, both slipping three places. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris, who struggled during the Caribbean tour, dropped 21 places to 86th with 413 points. India's Abhishek Sharma retained the top position among T20I batters, followed by Australia's Travis Head and India's Tilak Varma in second and third, respectively. In the bowling rankings, no Pakistani bowler features in the top 20. Fast bowler Haris Rauf maintained his 26th position with 575 points, while young pacer Abbas Afridi dropped three spots to 27th. Left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem made a stunning jump of 69 places to reach 34th with 542 points. Meanwhile, Shaheen Afridi slipped one position to 36th, and Mohammad Nawaz climbed 51 places to 56th with 489 points. Abrar Ahmed dropped nine spots to 60th, and T20I vice-captain Shadab Khan fell five places to 72nd. New Zealand's Jacob Duffy continued to top the bowling rankings, followed by England's Adil Rashid, while West Indies' Akeal Hosein moved up to third, replacing India's Varun Chakaravarthy. In the all-rounders category, Shadab Khan dropped two spots to 19th. Rising star Saim Ayub made a massive leap, climbing 70 places to 24th with 119 rating points. Mohammad Nawaz jumped 13 places to 36th, while Abbas Afridi dropped four places to 56th. Iftikhar Ahmed fell six places to 70th, and Faheem Ashraf moved up five spots to 77th with 58 points. India's Hardik Pandya remains the number one T20I all-rounder, followed by Nepal's Dipendra Singh Airee and Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi in second and third, respectively. India's Siraj shines India pacers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna achieved their career-best ratings of 674 points and 368 points respectively after their memorable performances in The Oval Test against England. While Player of the Match in the fifth Test Siraj climbed 12 places to grab 15th spot in the latest ICC Men's Test Bowler Rankings, fellow pacer Krishna moved 25 places to rank 59th in the list after picking up eight wickets in the deciding Test which India won by six runs. This is both Siraj and Krishna highest ever position in the Test ranking, after churning out match winning spells in the final Test against England.
United News of India
26-06-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
West Indies quick Jayden Seales hails five-wicket haul his best yet in Tests
Barbados, June 26 (UNI) West Indies quick Jayden Seales believes his five-wicket haul against Australia on the opening day of the first Test in Barbados was his best effort yet. Seales and fellow pacer Shamar Joseph ripped through the highly-rated Australian batting order to dismiss the tourists for just 180, before the Aussies fought back to have the hosts reeling at 57/4 at stumps following an action-packed opening day to the ICC World Test Championship encounter at Kensington Oval. It was the third time in his short international career that Seales has registered a five-wicket haul and the fiery 23-year-old - who is 10th on the ICC Men's Test Bowler Rankings - said it was his favourite one yet. "This is probably my best five-wicket haul because it wasn't my best day and I didn't feel at my best any time throughout the day," Seales said. "There were times I felt good, but throughout spells I didn't feel like I was in full control of what I wanted to do or was executing or nailing my lengths and lines as consistently as I wanted, so this one is probably my most special one," he said. It was Joseph that did the early damage for the West Indies as he dismissed Sam Konstas and Cameron Green during a blistering opening spell to help reduce Australia to 22/3 and it took a 89-run partnership from Travis Head and Usman Khawaja to wrest the momentum back from the West Indies quicks. "I think that's what opened the game right up for us," Seales said of Joseph's early spell. "Blowing away the top-order is the most important thing in this cricket, and that made it a lot easier for us in the middle and in the back end of the innings, so he did a fantastic job for us today." Head, who top-scored for Australia with 59 and was the only batter on the day to surpass 50, was full of praise for the West Indies' bowling attack. "I thought Jayden bowled exceptionally well," Head said after play. "Alzarri (Joseph) is always there or thereabouts and Shamar again put the ball in the right areas and asked questions. "There were no surprises on what they were able to bring and get things out of the wicket, but vice versa. "We were able to do the same thing tonight (during the final session) and probably makes for an important couple of hours in the morning." UNI BM
