Mohammad Siraj’s 5-wicket haul: India’s thrilling six-run win over England in the fifth Test at The Oval will be remembered for many years—but it was Mohammad Siraj who truly stole the show. The fast bowler took five wickets in the second innings and played a vital role in India’s series-leveling victory. After the match, Siraj opened up emotionally in a chat with Dinesh Karthik, revealing the real story behind his performance and the tears in his eyes.
Siraj’s Redemption: From Lord’s Pain to Oval Glory
Siraj shared that his emotional reaction after the win was tied to a painful memory from the Lord’s Test. During that match, when Siraj was batting, Ravindra Jadeja had encouraged him to “remember your father.” Unfortunately, Siraj couldn’t contribute much and the match was lost. That memory stayed with him. But at The Oval, Siraj turned things around.
With England needing just 35 runs and four wickets in hand on Day 5, the match seemed to be slipping away. However, Siraj believed in himself. He bowled with fire, dismissed key batters, and took the final wicket, leading India to a dramatic win. “I was just trying to keep bowling in one spot—no need for big changes. Just simple plans,” he told Karthik after the match.
“I Believe in Myself” – Siraj’s Powerful Message
Fans witnessed a different side of Mohammad Siraj after the victory. He walked around the ground with the match ball, waving to the crowd as chants of “Siraj, Siraj!” echoed. But the most powerful moment came when he changed his now-famous line: from “I believe in Jassi bhai (Jasprit Bumrah)” to “I believe in myself.”
Siraj also shared a screenshot of an emoji he downloaded before the game—one that simply said “Believe.” That one word, according to him, fueled his confidence and determination to win for India.
With this performance, Mohammad Siraj didn’t just win the match—he won hearts, showed growth as a cricketer, and proved that belief and perseverance can change everything.
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