Siraj's Stellar Spell Secures Series Draw for India Against England
Shubman Gill praised Mohammed Siraj's performance as a 'captain's dream' after India's Test series draw against England. Siraj took 23 wickets, including nine in the final Test, propelling India to an impressive fight. Contributions across the team held England back, proving a promising start for captain Gill.
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In a thrilling series against England, India secured a draw, with Shubman Gill showering praise on pacer Mohammed Siraj, calling him a 'captain's dream.' Siraj's impressive performance, especially in the final Test, earned him the status of the leading wicket-taker with a total of 23 wickets at an average of 32.43.
The final Test saw Siraj take nine wickets, including a pivotal five-wicket haul in the second innings, turning the tide in India's favor as England chased 374 runs. Supported by Prasidh Krishna, Siraj's relentless bowling brought India back from the brink when England was advancing confidently at 301/3.
Gill acknowledged the prowess of his bowlers, stating, "With players like Siraj and Krishna, my captaincy became easier." India's innings saw pivotal contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Akash Deep, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar, who set a challenging target. Despite England's resistance, led by centuries from Harry Brook and Joe Root, India's bowlers struck back, ending the match in a 2-2 series draw, heralding a promising era under Gill's leadership.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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