India's ace pacer Mohammad Siraj has received massive praise from the great Sachin Tendulkar after his exceptional performances in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar trophy.
Siraj has been an integral part of India's Test bowling setup since his debut in 2020. The pacer from Hyderabad has seen immense growth over the years, and his performances both in India and abroad speak volumes about his skills.
In the final Test against England at the Oval, the ace pacer single-handedly turned the game in India's favour as he cleaned up the English tail on the final day and claimed a fifer.
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Mohammed Siraj receives massive praise from Sachin Tendulkar
Siraj ended the India vs England Test series as the highest wicket-taker. He was the only pacer who featured in all five games and ended up taking 23 wickets in 9 innings at an average of 32.43.
The pacer never shied away whenever his side needed him and bowled long spells throughout the series. His exceptional bowling (5/104) in the second innings of the fifth Test at the Oval helped India achieve a turnaround for the ages as they went on to win the game by 6 runs.
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Now, Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has heaped praises on the Indian pacer as he said on Reddit: "Unbelievable. Superb approach. I love his attitude. I love the spring in his legs.
"For a fast bowler to be constantly in your face like that, no batsman will like it. And the approach he had till the end on the last day, I could hear commentators also saying he bowled around 90mph (145kph) on the last day after having bowled more than 1000 deliveries in the series. That shows his courage and big heart."
Siraj, even after playing four Tests on a trot, ensured that his intensity did not drop for the fifth game. He bowled long spells of nearly 8-9 overs, even on the penultimate day of the series. His unwavering spirit and determination to do well for his side have impressed one and all.
"The way he started on the last day was remarkable, and he has always been instrumental, playing a key role whenever we need him, whenever we want him to deliver that knockout punch. He's been able to do that consistently in the past, and so was the case in this series. The way he picked all those wickets and performed, he doesn't get the credit he deserves," Tendulkar added.
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What next for the Indian Test cricket team?
The Indian Test team will return to action in October, when they face West Indies in a two-match series on home soil.