Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj suffered an unfortunate and unexpected injury during the final session of Day 4, adding another setback to India’s already difficult outing in the ongoing Test series. The incident occurred when Siraj misjudged a ball racing toward the boundary and made a desperate dive to save it. Although he successfully stopped the ball, he landed awkwardly on his elbow and immediately clutched his shoulder in visible discomfort.
Physios rushed in for treatment, and the pacer was taken off the field. This happened during the 76th over, just as South Africa continued to pile on the pressure. This series has seen South Africa dominate India in a manner rarely witnessed in the World Test Championship era.
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The Proteas have not only outplayed India in the subcontinent—a region where visiting teams often struggle—but have done so with complete authority. Their bowlers have extracted venom from the surfaces, their batters have shown admirable composure, and their fielders have been sharp throughout, leaving India with very few moments to take control.
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Having come off a drawn home series against Pakistan, South Africa arrived eager to assert themselves, and they have done exactly that. With the lead crossing 540, India have been virtually pushed out of the contest. At this stage, a draw appears to be the only realistic outcome India can hope for on the final day.
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Still, despite the gloomy situation, a few Indian players displayed commendable commitment on the field. Siraj’s diving effort to save runs symbolised that fighting spirit, even if it came at the cost of an unfortunate injury—one India would hope isn’t too serious as they look ahead to future assignments.
