NEW DELHI: As Mohammed Siraj carved his name into Indian cricket history with a scintillating six-wicket haul against England in the second Test at Edgbaston, the moment was immortalised in a gripping video montage shared by the official broadcaster.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Titled “Brace Yourself for Siraj Storm! From the gullies of Hyderabad to shaking England’s batting order,” the video captured the emotion, effort, and fire behind Siraj’s finest Test performance away from home. Backed by pulsating music and roaring commentary, it showcased the wickets – from Joe Root and Ben Stokes falling off successive deliveries to the final strikes that polished off the tail.
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“Mohammed Siraj on fire!” screamed the commentator in the montage, as visuals cut between his powerful deliveries and emotional celebrations.WATCH:The video also featured a moving visual of Siraj himself: “Na shoes, na coach, na paisa. Dad auto chalate the. Kuch aisa dimaag mein nahi tha ki India khelunga,” – a humble reminder of his inspiring journey from the streets of Hyderabad to cricket’s grandest stages.Siraj’s figures of 6/70 made him only the fourth Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul at Edgbaston, joining the ranks of Kapil Dev, Chetan Sharma, and Ishant Sharma. It was also the best bowling performance by an Indian at the venue since 1986 and the first six-for by any visiting pacer at the ground in over three decades.
“It’s unbelievable because I was waiting for this for a long time,” said Siraj. “I love responsibility and I love the challenge.”His spell not only dented England’s top order but also showcased his rise as a potent member in India’s pace battery.
