After the question marks over star pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s presence in the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, the focus shifts — who carries India’s bowling load now? The name that stands out: Mohammed Siraj. A spark of hope in a tricky moment.
Mohammed Siraj – A man who never broke.
Despite his continued spell, in every match this man never went for a break, carrying the weight of the team during the match. Especially in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, when Jasprit Bumrah is overburdened as his body can't carry the pressure, Siraj raised his hand and carried the India Team bowling attack on his shoulder.
Mohammed Siraj bowled the most overs in the series: 155.2 overs across five Tests, reflecting huge continuity and stamina. This made him a workhorse for India across varied conditions – Indian support bowlers like Krishna and Akashdeep supported him well, but the weight of the long spell was on his shoulder, turning him into the anchor bowler of the attack. He regularly bowled long spells – for instance, at The Oval, he backed up four overs with an eight‑over spell, followed by another burst (4.2‑over spell), showing uninterrupted rhythm. Gaining 4 wickets on a batting-friendly pitch defined his stats and his ability to bowl on every pitch – as the pitch had not much grass as well as seam.
Even his own new standout at Edgbaston, 6/70, came on a grassy pitch assisting early swing in the series. But bowling at a pitch like The Oval and grabbing four wickets shows his class. He overall grabbed 18 wickets till the first innings of the 5th Test match, with an average of 35.66 runs per wicket with an economy of 5.3 in the Oval game. Siraj contributed even smaller wickets throughout the series.
Silently joined legends like Kapil Dev and Vinoo Mankad by playing all five Tests and grabbing 10+ wickets in each Test match, showing veteran-like endurance abroad.
In the series when India was trailing by 2–1 and India needed a win to draw level, the 31-year-old pacer has been a standout performer, consistently delivering crucial breakouts. His ability to read the pitch and bowl across every condition made him a crucial name in India's Red Ball setup.
Love from the fans – Siraj is All Over The Internet
Siraj is all over the Internet due to his commitment to the Indian team and never-dying passion toward taking wickets. He has become the anchor bowler of the attack and the powerhouse of the Indian team. He had never let down his passion, despite his workload pressure. Fans are praising Siraj due to his commitment towards the Indian Team and workload pressure.
Current Condition of Match
In the second innings of the last Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, India was leading by 52 and the score was 75/2. Akashdeep and Yashasvi Jaiswal were on the field, with a score of 51 (49) and Akashdeep, Indian team night watchman, on 4(2).
