Twitterati hails Mohammed Siraj's maiden five-fer
In the absence of veteran bowlers, Mohammed Siraj spearheaded the bowling attack quite commendably, skittling Australia out in both the innings at the Gabba. On a riveting Day 4, the pacer got rid of Josh Hazlewood to register a maiden five-wicket haul in Tests.
First fifer in Test Cricket for our ?, Mohammed Siraj!?? What a performance, Miyan! ?? ??
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) January 18, 2021
India are still in the game. Fasten your seatbelts. ?#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #AUSvIND #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/99HuKc6Sku
The cricket fraternity lavished praise on Siraj's fabulous bowling performance. The voice of Indian cricket Harsha Bhogle expressed happiness at the Hyderabad-born pacer's coming of age.
"Well bowled Mohammad Siraj. Your development as this tour has progressed has been heartwarming. Wish you a long career,” he wrote.
Well bowled Mohammad Siraj. Your development as this tour has progressed has been heartwarming. Wish you a long career.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 18, 2021
Not long ago, Siraj lost his father midway through the series. The BCCI offered him an option to fly back to India but he insisted to stay back and fulfil his father's dream of donning the whites for Team India. Two months later, the 26-year-old etched his name in history books, becoming the first Indian bowler to take five-fer at the Gabba since 2003.
Former India pacer RP Singh showered praise and said that Siraj's father would be smiling down on him from heaven.
“Well done Siraj! Your father would be so proud of you. Your success is beyond wickets. This 5 wicket haul is a memorable effort. Now, it's up to our batsmen! I am excited for a great chase. #INDvsAUSTest #brisbanetest, ” RP Singh wrote.
Well done Siraj! Your father would be so proud of you. Your success is beyond wickets. This 5 wicket haul is a memorable effort. Now, its up to our batsmen! I am excited for a great chase. #INDvsAUSTest #brisbanetest
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) January 18, 2021
So chuffed for Mohammad Siraj. ?????? Well done. #AUSvIND #greatheart #goodthings
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) January 18, 2021
The BCCI posted a video where he was given a standing ovation by his teammates after bundling Australia out for 294 in the second innings.
A standing ovation as Mohammed Siraj picks up his maiden 5-wicket haul.#AUSvIND #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/e0IaVJ3uA8
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 18, 2021
With India still adrift of 324 runs to retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy, we're definitely in for a cracking day of cricket. A big Day 5 awaits us. Set your alarms, you can't miss this!
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