• Former India skipper Virat Kohli lauded Mohammed Siraj after India’s dramatic Oval Test win over England.

  • Siraj also finished the Anderson-Tendulkar series as the highest wicket-taker with 23 scalps.

ENG vs IND: Virat Kohli pens a heartwarming post for Mohammed Siraj after India’s nail-biting win in Oval Test
Virat Kohli comes up with a special message for Mohammed Siraj after Oval Test win (Image Source: X)

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In a thrilling finale at The Oval, India defeated England by a narrow margin (6 runs) to draw the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 series 2-2. The contest went down to the wire as Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna held their nerve in the final session to seal a historic win for the visitors. This victory marked one of India’s most remarkable comebacks in overseas Tests, showcasing the team’s unwavering fight and resilience against a spirited England side.

Virat Kohli’s special tribute to Mohammed Siraj

Following the dramatic triumph, former India skipper Virat Kohli took to social media to shower praise on Siraj and Prasidh. He emphasized Siraj’s fearless attitude and unwavering commitment to the team, calling him a player who is always ready to push his limits for the nation. Kohli’s words reflect the immense respect he has for Siraj’s dedication and his joy in seeing the pacer achieve such a career-defining performance.

“Great win by team India. Resilience and determination from Siraj and Prasidh has given us this phenomenal victory. Special mention to Siraj who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him @mdsirajofficial @prasidh43,” wrote Kohli on X (former Twitter).

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Siraj’s heroics etch his name in the record books

Siraj emerged as the standout performer of the match and the series. His match figures of 9 wickets (4 in the first innings and 5 in the second) dismantled England’s batting lineup and played a decisive role in India’s win. Siraj also finished the series as the highest wicket-taker with 23 wickets, his best tally in a Test series. With this feat, he equalled Jasprit Bumrah’s record for the most wickets (23) by an Indian bowler in a Test series, cementing his status as one of the finest fast bowlers in world cricket today.

Also READ: ENG vs IND: Mohammed Siraj’s heartfelt reaction after guiding India to series-levelling win at The Oval

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