IND vs ENG: Siraj becomes weak with Bumrah, know the shocking truth

IND vs ENG: Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj impressed everyone with his aggressive bowling in the second Test match against England. He took 6 wickets in the first innings to push the England batsmen on the backfoot and put Team India in a strong position. This performance was also special because India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was absent in this match. Siraj not only fulfilled his responsibility well, but also proved that he can perform brilliantly even under pressure.

Siraj's performance with Bumrah and Shami

Siraj's form has been a topic of discussion for some time, but in this Test he gave a befitting reply to his criticism. The figures testify that Siraj has always performed brilliantly in the absence of veteran bowlers like Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.

• With Jasprit Bumrah: Siraj has played 23 Test matches with Bumrah, in which his average has been 33.82.
• Without Bumrah: Siraj has averaged 22.50 in 15 Tests, which is fantastic for any fast bowler.
• With Mohammed Shami: In 9 Tests, Siraj has taken wickets at an average of 34.96.
• Shami, Bumrah and Siraj trio: Siraj has averaged 33.05 in 6 Tests.
• In the absence of Shami and Bumrah: In 12 Tests, Siraj has taken wickets at an average of 22.27.

These figures make it clear that whenever Team India has had high expectations from Siraj, he has never disappointed. His aggression and consistency have always troubled the opposing batsmen.

Disappointment in the first Test, shine in the second

Siraj failed to leave his mark in the first Test match. Despite Bumrah's presence in that match, Siraj was able to take only 2 wickets in both innings. But in the second Test, he learned from his mistakes and made a great comeback and won the hearts of the fans with a 6-wicket haul.

Siraj's historical record

Mohammad Siraj has achieved a 6-wicket haul for the second time in Test cricket. Earlier, he had done this feat against South Africa in Cape Town in 2024. Now with this achievement against England, he has become the first Indian bowler to take a 6-wicket haul in South Africa and England.

Talking about Siraj's Test career, he has taken 108 wickets in 38 Test matches at an average of 30.71. This includes four 5-wicket hauls and two 6-wicket hauls.