Ravi Shastri's Humorous Take on Mohammed Siraj During England-India Test

Shastri's Comedic Commentary on Siraj

During the opening day of the third Test match between India and England at Lord's, former Indian coach Ravi Shastri lightened the mood with a witty comment about fast bowler Mohammed Siraj. While commentating, he was asked by Michael Atherton whether Siraj is a prankster or tends to keep to himself. Shastri's response was both humorous and entertaining, eliciting laughter.

Without missing a beat, Shastri quipped, "Oh, he's a joker." He elaborated that while Siraj himself may not be the one cracking jokes, he is often the target of playful teasing from his teammates. "Someone else keeps joking with him or goading him. And he falls for it," Shastri noted during the live commentary of the match.

Siraj and Pant: The Life of the Dressing Room

Shastri further mentioned that both Siraj and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant are the ones who truly bring energy to the dressing room. He reminisced about a funny incident when Siraj was appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Hyderabad, which led to a wave of laughter and teasing from his teammates.

In response to the jokes, Siraj cleverly remarked, "Ok, wait till you come to Hyderabad, I will sort you out." This anecdote brought smiles to cricket fans, showcasing the jovial atmosphere within India's dressing room.

Siraj's Impressive Performance in the Series

Mohammed Siraj has also been in the spotlight for his outstanding performance in the series. He took seven wickets in the second Test at Edgbaston, contributing significantly to India's victory by 336 runs. In the ongoing third Test at Lord's, Siraj continues to impress, sharing bowling duties with Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep. So far, he has claimed nine wickets across four innings in the series.

With his fiery bowling style and friendly demeanor, Mohammed Siraj is proving to be a valuable asset for India, both on and off the pitch.