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NDTV
05-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"His Accuracy And Consistency...": Sachin Tendulkar's Big Praise For Mohammed Siraj
India batting great Sachin Tendulkar lavished praise on pacer Mohammed Siraj after his bowling heroics on Day 3 of the second Test against England in Birmingham. Siraj stole the show with his fiery bowling performance as he took six wickets and leaked only 70 runs in his 19.3 overs. Apart from him, Akash Deep also took four wickets as India bundled out England for 407, taking a lead by 180 runs. Later, India ended the day at 64/1, leading by 244 runs. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Sachin lauded Siraj for his accuracy and consistency and stated that his "persistence has been rewarded." "The biggest change I've noticed in Siraj has been his accuracy and consistency in landing the ball in the right areas. His persistence has been rewarded with 6 wickets. Very ably supported by Akash Deep as well. Well done!" Tendulkar wrote on X. The biggest change I've noticed in Siraj has been his accuracy and consistency in landing the ball in the right areas. His persistence has been rewarded with 6 wickets. Very ably supported by Akash Deep as well. Well done! Special partnership between Brook and Smith who were… — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 4, 2025 The Master Blaster further went on to praised Jamie Smith and Harry Brook 's massive partnership of 303 runs. "Special partnership between Brook and Smith who were under pressure and counterattacked beautifully to bring England much closer to India's total than one would've expected," he added. After the day's play, Siraj credited fellow seamer Akash Deep for playing a big role in his six-wicket haul, describing the Bengal speedster as a "horse" who was just waiting for his opportunity. Akash Deep is like a horse. He was waiting for opportunity and when the opportunity arrived he has shown how hungry he was. To be honest I enjoyed a lot bowling with him," Siraj told "I love when given responsibility. My only goal was not to give runs from my end. I tried to bowl with control as much as possible and keep the batsmen under pressure." Akash Deep too credited Siraj and said he enjoyed a lot sharing the new ball with him. "With the first new ball I got two wickets but Mian (Siraj) played a big role. He kept the pressure from one end," Akash Deep said.
Hans India
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Sai: I have looked up to Washington for inspiration
Beckenham: Washington Sundar's meteoric rise from age-group to international cricket in a quick span of time was an inspiration for his younger state-mate B Sai Sudharsan, who is all set to make his Test debut against England at Leeds on June 20. In 2016, Washington was playing more as a specialist batter for India U-19 in the junior World Cup and within a year and half, he was playing his first ODI as an 18-year-old. In 2021, he made his Test debut as a 20-year-old and was one of the heroes of the Border-Gavaskar triumph. Sai Sudharsan, who is two years junior to Washington, spoke about how his 'senior's' journey goaded him to work harder in order to achieve his goal of donning India colours. 'I had played a few games against him (junior level). So, it's always special. We have looked up to him a lot and the way he went up and played for the country, it was real quick, I had that in my mind,' Sai Sudharsan told on sidelines of the intra-squad warm-up game with a beaming Washington by his side. 'He (Washington) did well in the IPL. Then he played for the country, so it was great motivation for me, that someone from Chennai (is playing for India). Knowing him and playing with him since we were young, it made me feel I also want to do it the same way. He was an inspiration,' the stylish southpaw's admiration for Washington was there to be seen. Washington, who has played 9 Tests, 23 ODIs and 54 T20Is for India, also spoke about the time when Sai Sudharsan was coming through the ranks as this talented cricketer from Chennai. 'Lot of my coaches and friends as well, constantly spoke about his (Sai Sudharsan's) growth in his cricketing career, always grown, only managed to get better,' Washington said. 'Every time I watched him (Sudharsan) on TV, there was a lot to take from his skill-set, kind of work ethic, which definitely inspired a lot of kids,' he said.
