WI v IND, 2nd Test: Mohammed Siraj turns into seventh India pacer to choose up 5-wicket haul in West Indies

By India Today Sports Desk: Mohammed Siraj got here up with a sensational efficiency on Day 4 of the 2nd Test in opposition to the West Indies in Port of Spain, clinching his second 5-wicket haul in Test cricket. Siraj blew away the West Indies decrease middle-order and lower-order as West Indies misplaced their final 5 wickets for simply 26 runs on Sunday morning.

Mohammed Siraj, the chief of the Indian tempo assault within the absence of Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah within the West Indies, acquired the ball to swing each methods as he rattled the West Indies batters with the second new ball.

Siraj’s 5-wicket haul gave India extra time than they might have anticipated to drive a beneficial outcome within the 2nd Test after West Indies made India bowlers work exhausting on Day 3 with their sluggish and regular strategy.

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With his second 5-wicket haul in Tests, Siraj additionally grew to become solely the seventh Indian pacer to choose up a 5-wicket haul within the West Indies. Siraj joined an elite record of bowlers which incorporates the likes of Kapil Dev and Jasprit Bumrah after the 5-wicket haul. The figures of 5 for 50 was additionally Siraj’s finest figures in Test cricket, bettering his mark from the well-known victory over Australia in Gabba in 2021.

INDIAN PACERS WITH 5-WICKET HAUL IN WEST INDIES

Ishant Sharma – 3 in West Indies
Jasprit Bumrah – 2 in West Indies
Kapil Dev – 2 in West Indies
Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 1 in West Indies
Abhay Kuruvilla – 1 in West Indies
Venkatesh Prasad – 1 in West Indies
Mohammed Siraj – 1 in West Indies

Mohammed Siraj has come a good distance since impressing his debut Test tour of Australia in 2021. it was throughout the Gabba Test in opposition to Australia in 2021 that Siraj actually introduced his arrival on the worldwide stage. Playing in his maiden Test collection, Siraj grabbed 5 wickets for 73 runs within the Australian second innings. This sensational efficiency performed an important position in dismissing Australia for 294 late on the penultimate day of the fourth and ultimate check, leaving India with a goal of 328 to win. Siraj’s emotional response after his maiden five-wicket haul was a poignant second, reflecting his dedication and fervour for the game.

Despite going through racial abuse throughout the third Test at Sydney, Siraj remained undeterred. He selected to disregard the derogatory remarks and centered on his sport, demonstrating his psychological energy and resilience. His efficiency in Australia was a transparent message to his detractors.