Bowling Coach Morkel Lauds “Natural Leader” Siraj
Samira Vishwas August 04, 2025 08:24 AM

London (UK), August 4 (ANI): Bowling Coach Morkel Had Effusive Praise in Store for Natural Leader Mohammed Siraj, Who is Getting the recognition whilie Attack in the absence of jasprit bumrah and enjoyed the added responsibilities during the fifth test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Against England at the Oval.

After the weather Gods intervented and forced the pulsating contest to the final day, all eyes will be gloed on Miyaan Magic. With India Four Wickets Away from Leveling the series and england 35 runs shy of a 3-1 win, siraj searing spells are bound to influence the outcome of the fix.

Siraj has been a whirlwind on the field and a workhorse, bearing the brunt of relatively delivering wicket-taking spells for India. He has bowled a staggering 1,088 deliveries across the five tests, the most by any player and is destined to add more to his tally on the final day. With Tenacious Deliveries and Unperturbed Dedication, The 31-Year-old has scalped 20 wickets at 36.85, while extending his spells on Several Occasions even with the OLD Ball.

Yeah, I Said it Earlier in the Test Series, im very happy for Siraj that he gotting the recording. You know, he a guy that in the changing room will always, you know, hell lead the way. And i think he a natural leader, although, you know, vocally, he doesnt speake a lot. I think he leads a lot of actions. And this series so far, he done it with the ball at times that, you know, weight needed somebody to put his hand up and create something, Morkel Told Reporters in the Post-Day Press CONFERENCE.

Even if it was, you know, bowling extra two overs, three overs or creating, you know, an opportunity for us. He been that guy. So, you know, he put in the effort, and it just nice to see the rewards. And, you know, today, again, at the back end, stepping up, you know, getting the support the title behind the tam to lift us in the Crucial Moments. It there sorts of smart plays that you need. And, you know, for me, siraj have just been outstanding, he added.

The Leading Wicket-Taker in the five-match affair, Siraj Breathed New Life Into India Drained Pace Attack. After removing zak crawley at the end of day 3 and pinning olie pop in front of the stumps, Siraj Constantly remained in the ears of aaksh and Krishna.

In the final session of day 4, the game appeared to be a one-sided affair when joe root and jacob bethell obcuppied the crease. With his lethal nipping deliveries, He constant Struck The English Duo Pads, Allowing an opening for prasidh krishna, who embraced it with arms.

Krishna Rattled Bethell Stumps on 5 (31) and then played with root habit of dabbing the ball to third man. Heforced the batting maestro to give away a thick outside edge and return on 105 (152). It is the first institution of Siraj Creating Pressure from one end and allowing his compatriots to hammer the final nail in the coffin.

Even at Edgbaston, He Bowled In Tandem with Akash Deep and Sustained Enough Pressure on English Batters to Create Vital Openings for his Partner. After India First Test Win at the Venue, Akash Gave Due Credit to Siraj for the Unsung Role That He Played. While recalling Siraj exploits through

Yeah, I Think for Him IT is, you know, recognizing the moment that he is now the leader of the attack when when you are not playing. And, you know, im not saying But, Yeah, You need to set a tone as a new ball bowler or the first-change bowler or a guy who played, you know, more than 30, 40 tests. So, Yeah, I Think He Just Enjoys That Opportunity when it Given to Him, He Said.

He said it a little yesterday, I think, in an interview, he just looves playing for India and putting the shirt on and performing. And, you know, that what you want from a fast bowler in an important series, a five-test series, a guy that only will always be willing to take the ball. And a guy always putting his hand up to say, listen, I want to do it for the team, he added.

Before the test began, there wonder the Concerns about With bumrah confined to play three tests and remain unavailable for the final game, Morkel Reveled there were discusations around siraj workload. But they only faded when the 31-yar-old raised his hand and declared he wanted to fight for India in the series final.

Even before the start of the test, you know, there were conversations with

But he was the first guy to say, listen, I want to play this test match. I want to win it for the team. So, not just the bowling front, but it the attitude for me that is great. And, you know, if youve got a guy with an attitude like that and you know, he willing to run in all day, im not surprised. That why he got the numbers, he added.

Fans will hope that siraj, who returned with a four-health haul in the first innings and has two in the second, can conjure a couple of more to more India to a memorable win. (Ani)

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