ENG vs IND 2025: 'I like the spring in Mohammed Siraj's steps' – Sachin Tendulkar analyses Indian star's efficiency versus England

Mohammed Siraj completed as the very best wicket-taker within the recently-concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy towards England. He performed all 5 Check matches and completed with 23 wickets at a mean of 32.43. His five-for within the ultimate Check at The Oval helped India register an exhilarating six-run win. The comparatively inexperienced Shubman Gill-led aspect drew the sequence 2-2 towards a powerful England unit.

Siraj has been incomes wealthy reward from consultants and followers for his magnificent present of grit and dedication in the course of the pulsating Check sequence. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar joined the checklist of consultants lauding Siraj for his exemplary outings towards Ben Stokes and Co.

Tendulkar applauded Siraj’s perspective and method, saying that he retains coming on the batters regardless of the match scenario. The Grasp Blaster additionally stated that if the in-form Joe Root is given an choice to decide on both Siraj or somebody who bowls his overs quietly, the previous England captain will go for the latter.

“Unbelievable. Very good method. I like his perspective. I like the spring in his steps. In the event you do not take a look at the scoreboard and simply see his physique language, you won’t be able to make out if he has taken 5 wickets or none in any respect. Physique language is identical. Angle and method are the identical. So a quick bowler is consistently in your face like that. No batter likes it. In the event you ask Joe Root, who’s a world-class batter and scored so many runs, would he prefer to face Siraj or will he choose another person who’s bowling to him quietly, he’ll go for the latter. As a result of Siraj is at all times at your face. He’ll do one thing or the opposite. So that’s what Siraj is all about,” Tendulkar stated whereas analysing the Hyderabad pacer’s efficiency.

Tendulkar was additionally impressed by Siraj’s capability to bowl at 90 mph on the final day of the sequence, even after bowling greater than 1000 balls within the sequence.

“He has greatly surprised 1000 deliveries within the sequence and his method even on the final day. I might hear the commentators saying that he clocked 90 mph in the previous couple of deliveries on the ultimate day of the fifth Check. So when a quick bowler bowls 1000-plus deliveries in a sequence and nonetheless clocks 90 mph in the long run levels, that exhibits how huge a coronary heart he has,” he added.4

Tendulkar additionally talked about a few of the setbacks for Siraj within the sequence like when he was sadly dismissed within the closing moments of the Lord’s Check and when he dropped Harry Brook on Day 4 of the Oval Check. The previous India captain stated that he had the idea that Siraj would end the sequence strongly.

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