Mohammed Siraj received a hero’s welcome at Hyderabad airport as fans turned up in large numbers to greet the Indian pacer on his return from a grueling five-Test series in England. Siraj was the standout performer with the ball, finishing as the series’ leading wicket-taker with 23 wickets across nine innings.
His career-best match figures of 9 for 190 in the final Test played a crucial role in India’s thrilling six-run victory at The Oval, helping the visitors square the series 2-2. Amidst a sea of fans waving the Indian tricolour and chanting his name, Siraj was seen attending a phone call while being escorted by airport officials and security personnel to his vehicle.
ALSO READ: Sachin Tendulkar Defends Jasprit Bumrah Against Trolls: ‘India’s Wins Without Him Are Just Coincidence’
The excitement and pride on the faces of supporters highlighted just how much his efforts resonated with cricket lovers back home. Mohammed Siraj, who hails from a modest background in Hyderabad, has once again showcased the power of perseverance and determination.
🏏 Hyderabad’s star pacer #MohammedSiraj returns home after a sensational 9-wicket haul at The Oval!
His fiery spell helped India clinch a thrilling 6-run win over England & level the series 2-2.Man of the Match & hero of the hour! 🔥💪#INDvsENG #Hyderabad #Cricket pic.twitter.com/VzkYWsyLVp
— indtoday (@ind2day) August 6, 2025
Social media has been abuzz with praise for the 31-year-old, celebrating his tireless spells and never-say-die attitude. While Shubman Gill impressed with 754 runs in 10 innings, Siraj’s relentless pace and aggression stood out just as much. He bowled 185.3 overs at an average of 32.43 and an economy of 4.02 — numbers that only tell part of the story of his warrior-like effort.
England, chasing 398, seemed destined for victory at 301/3 with Joe Root and Harry Brook in sublime touch. But Siraj removed Brook for 111, triggering a late collapse. Root fell shortly after for a resilient 105, edging behind to Dhruv Jurel, giving India a critical opening. From there, the Indian bowlers tightened their grip, reducing England from a dominant position to 391 all out in the final session, handing India one of their most memorable away Test wins.
ALSO READ: County Coach Suspended For Sending Explicit Messages To Women Staff Members
Earlier, India’s second innings was anchored by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s sublime 118, with crucial contributions from Akash Deep (66) and Washington Sundar (53 off 46), lifting India to 383. Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue starred for England in the first innings, but were unable to break key partnerships in the second.
Mohammed Siraj was the standout performer with match figures of 9/190, including a spirited 5/104 in the fourth innings. Prasidh Krishna’s 4/126 proved just as vital, especially in the tense closing stages.
