Mohammed Siraj gave Indian fans a moment to remember with the ball and also with his celebration that is already viral.
After bowling India to a stunning six-run victory over England at The Oval, Siraj posted an Instagram story that paid tribute to his sporting idol Cristiano Ronaldo.
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In the post, he shared a split collage with himself doing the "Siuu" celebration in the top half and Ronaldo doing the same in the bottom.
Mohammed Siraj celebrate like Ronaldo after India’s win at The Oval
Siraj was in full flow during the final day at The Oval. He picked up 5 wickets in England’s second innings, including the final dismissal of Gus Atkinson with a searing yorker that ended the match.
As soon as the stumps were knocked over, Siraj took off in a sprint, jumped in the air, spread his arms wide and yelled in celebration, just like Ronaldo's signature "Siuu" pose.
After the match, Siraj revealed that this kind of celebration is something he reserves only for special moments. “I do it only when I clean bowl someone. Never for catches or LBWs,” he said.
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He also spoke about how deeply he admires Ronaldo, not just as a player, but for his discipline and mindset.
“I do it because I like and admire him for his work ethic, the routine he follows, and the way he performs consistently. He always has a never-give-up attitude. Obviously, Ronaldo is the best- GOAT of all time,” he added.
Siraj shares Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired celebration on Instagram
The day after India’s historic win, Siraj took to Instagram and shared a two-photo collage. The top showed his own Siuu celebration, while the bottom featured Ronaldo doing the same.
Mohammed Siraj's Instagram story. pic.twitter.com/kYGVw3YT2t
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Siraj had dreamt about making an impact and had visualized this exact moment. He even revealed that he had set a Ronaldo-themed “Believe” wallpaper on his phone the night before the final day of the Test.
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"I woke up early, went on Google and searched ‘Believe wallpaper’. I found Ronaldo’s image and made it my wallpaper. I told myself, ‘I will do it today,’" Siraj said after the match.
Siraj didn’t just bowl India to victory, he lived the moment he’d visualized. From the wallpaper to the “Siuu,” everything came full circle.