Siraj Redeems with Heroic Performance After Fielding Blunder

Mohammed Siraj broke his silence on a critical fielding error that offered Harry Brook an unexpected lifeline during Day 4 of the final Test against England. Despite the "game-changing" mistake, Siraj shared that he awakened with an inner confidence to close out the match for his team, which he ultimately achieved.

Brook and Joe Root posed a significant threat to India's dominance while chasing a 374-run target at The Oval. However, Prasidh Krishna provided India an escape from Brook's potential onslaught. Brook lofted the first delivery of the 35th over, and as Prasidh celebrated, Siraj completed the catch but stepped on the boundary, turning a potential wicket into a six. Brook capitalized on the lifeline, scoring a rapid 111 before Siraj safely caught him off Akash Deep's delivery.

Reflecting on the match, Siraj expressed disbelief at the boundary mistake but underscored his steadfast belief in his abilities. Highlighting a personal motto of 'believe', which he kept as a screenshot from the internet, Siraj performed accordingly, propelling India to a thrilling six-run victory with his fiery bowling.

(With inputs from agencies.)