Mohammed Siraj was crucial for India on Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on Friday, July 11. The seasoned seamer helped Jasprit Bumrah score his first five-for at the Home of Cricket.
First-day wicketless Mohammed Siraj bowled Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse on Day 2. After dismissing Smith, who scored a 56-ball 51 and was caught by wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj formed the No. 20 symbol. The speedster paid respect to Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, who died in a Spanish vehicle accident on July 3. He and his brother Andre Silva died after their Lamborghini strayed off the road and caught fire. Jota wore No. 20 for Liverpool.
Many footballers have paid respect to them during matches since their death. Siraj, who typically does Cristiano Ronaldo’s “Siu” celebration after taking wickets, honoured Jota and his brother on Friday.
Watch Mohammed Siraj celebratory video below:
𝐍𝐨 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐒𝐏 😉#JamieSmith survived once, but no escape this time from #MohammedSiraj! 👀
Will #TeamIndia bundle England out under 400? 🤔#ENGvIND 👉 3rd TEST, DAY 2 | LIVE NOW on JioHotstar 👉 https://t.co/mg732JcWfD pic.twitter.com/I1uG35YFZC
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 11, 2025
India bowled England out for 387 in 112.3 overs. Along with Bumrah and Siraj, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja took wickets. The seam-bowling all-rounder dismissed England’s openers, while the veteran spin-bowler dismissed Ollie Pope.
The southpaw blasted three boundaries in eight balls to dismiss Yashasvi Jaiswal early in India’s first innings. Nair showed courage and determination before Root caught him wonderfully off Ben Stokes’ delivery. Right-handed batsman scored 40 off 62 balls. After adding 74 runs, India lost their second wicket.
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