Mohammed Siraj delivered one of the finest performances of his Test career during India’s recently concluded five-match series against England. The Hyderabad pacer featured in all five Tests and claimed 23 wickets, equaling Jasprit Bumrah’s record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a Test series played in England. His standout moment came in the decisive fifth Test, where Siraj returned with match figures of 9 wickets — four in the first innings and five in the second.

His brilliance helped Shubman Gill’s side defend 374 runs and secure a thrilling six-run victory. For his match-winning spell, Siraj was named Player of the Match. Interestingly, Siraj stepped up remarkably in the two Tests where Bumrah was unavailable. Across those games, he picked up 16 wickets, showcasing his ability to shoulder responsibility in the absence of India’s spearhead.

Many fans and experts were pleasantly surprised at how seamlessly he adapted to leading the bowling attack. Reflecting on his journey, the 31-year-old pacer revealed in an interview with RevSportz how responsibility often fuels his performances.

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“When I get an opportunity to shoulder responsibility, my performance always grows. Even in a regular series, responsibility gives me joy and boosts my confidence,” Mohammed Siraj said.

He further admitted that external criticism had reached a point where he wanted to silence the doubters. “I usually don’t care about what people say because they don’t know my struggles. But this time, I felt it was important to stop the talk and prove myself,” Mohammed Siraj added.

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Siraj also highlighted the importance of team spirit in Bumrah’s absence. “With Jassi Bhai (Jasprit Bumrah) out due to his back injury and workload management, I wanted to keep the positivity alive. Whenever I spoke to Akash Deep and the others, I reminded them that we had the belief to do it again,” he explained.

By blending aggression with responsibility, Mohammed Siraj has not only strengthened India’s pace attack but also underlined his growing stature as one of the team’s key match-winners.