[Watch] ENG vs IND 2025: Mohammed Siraj pays heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota in Lord's Check

Mohammed Siraj performed a key position for India on Day 2 of the third Check on the Lord’s Cricket Floor in London on Friday, July 11. The skilled seamer gave good help to Jasprit Bumrah, who bagged his first five-for on the Dwelling of Cricket.

Siraj, who went wicketless on the opening day, picked up the wickets of Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse on Day 2. After dismissing Smith, who was caught by wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel after scoring a 56-ball 51, Siraj circled and made the No. 20 gesture together with his fingers. This was a heartfelt tribute from the speedster to Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, who handed away on July 3 throughout a horrific automobile accident in Spain. His brother, Andre Silva, additionally misplaced his life within the accident as their Lamborghini veered off the street and caught hearth. Jota sported the No. 20 jersey throughout his time at Liverpool

Because the information of their demise, many footballers have paid tribute to them throughout matches. Siraj, who typically brings out Cristiano Ronaldo’s well-known “Siu” celebration after choosing up wickets, determined to pay homage to Jota and his brother on Friday.

Take a look at the video of Siraj’s celebration beneath:

India bowled out England for 387 in 112.3 overs. Aside from Bumrah and Siraj, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja have been additionally among the many wickets. Whereas the seam-bowling all-rounder dismissed the England openers, the veteran spin-bowling all-rounder removed Ollie Pope.

Of their first innings, India misplaced the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal early, after the southpaw hit three boundaries in eight balls. Karun Nair confirmed numerous grit and dedication earlier than being caught brilliantly by Root off the bowling of Ben Stokes. The best-handed batter made 40 off 62 balls. India misplaced their second wicket after 74 runs have been added to their complete.

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