IND vs ENG: Historic! Mohammed Siraj leaves Sachin Tendulkar behind in shock stat as India roar back against England
Team India
fast bowler
Mohammed Siraj
has etched his name into Indian cricket history by surpassing the legendary
Sachin Tendulkar
in total international wickets.
With his fiery spell amassing four crucial wickets on Day Two of the fifth Test against England, Siraj's international wicket tally now stands at 203, comprising 118 in Tests, 71 in ODIs, and 14 in T20Is, eclipsing Tendulkar's career total of 201 (46 in Tests, 154 in ODIs, and 1 in T20Is).
The landmark came as Siraj led a gritty Indian fightback after England's openers launched a fierce counterattack on a seamer-friendly pitch.
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Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley raced to 92 in just 77 balls before Duckett's dismissal brought some relief. Siraj, however, rose to the occasion in the afternoon session, delivering an incisive eight-over spell that dismantled England's middle order.
He removed key batters Ollie Pope, Joe Root, and Jacob Bethell in quick succession.
Siraj's signature nip-backers and a lethal yorker showcased his command over seam movement and swing, underlining why he's become such a potent force in India's bowling arsenal.
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supported brilliantly, finishing with four wickets of his own, including the tail-enders, as England were bowled out for 247, just 23 runs ahead. Harry Brook's explosive 53 off 64 briefly resisted the slide, but Siraj's intensity and relentlessness proved too much.
By stumps, India had seized momentum. Yashasvi Jaiswal's aggressive 51 not out and India's 75 for 2 in their second innings gave them a lead of 52, setting the stage for a thrilling contest ahead.
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