In a thrilling encounter against England, Team India won the final Test match, drawing the five-match series 2-2. Initially, the home team was close to victory, but the impressive bowling of Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna turned the tables. On the concluding day of the Oval Test, Siraj secured three wickets, preventing England from winning the series. A moment of impatience from Siraj nearly cost the Indian team, and it was revealed by captain Shubman Gill during a press conference.
England needed 35 runs to win on the final day of the Oval Test and had four wickets in hand. Siraj was keen to take wickets, and his eagerness was evident. Captain Shubman Gill discussed an incident revealing how this eagerness nearly backfired.
During England’s second innings, the last batting pair of Gus Atkinson and Chris Woakes were at the crease. In the 84th over, Siraj planned to bowl a wide yorker. He requested captain Shubman Gill to tell wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel to remove a glove. However, before Gill could pass on the message, Siraj started his run-up. This meant Jurel did not have the chance to take off his glove. Atkinson missed the ball, and it went into Jurel’s gloves. The batsmen still managed to take a run. Jurel then attempted to run out Chris Woakes, but it was unsuccessful. Gill revealed this during the press conference.
Gill stated that by the time he tried to tell Jurel, Siraj had already started his run, and thus Jurel couldn’t remove his gloves. After the batsmen completed a run, Siraj asked Gill why he hadn’t asked Jurel to remove his glove. During the press conference, Siraj, who was also present, responded with laughter. The conversation also involved the relationship between Siraj and Gill.
Siraj mentioned that he and Gill have a great relationship and have been playing together for quite some time, including in the Indian Premier League. He expressed his pleasure at Gill’s growth. In the Oval Test match, Siraj claimed three wickets, leading Team India to a thrilling 6-run victory, allowing the series to end in a tie at 2-2.