Siraj’s Five-Wicket Haul at Gabba Has Twitter Gushing Over Him

Siraj made is debut in the second Test against Australia at Melbourne.

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj took his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. The bowler, who lost his father in November, put in a special performance to bowl Australia out for 294 in the second innings. In the first innings he picked one wicket as well.

Siraj’s fantastic bowling on Day 4 of the final Test left former players and fans mighty impressed as he picked the big wickets of Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith and Matthew Wade to bring India right back into the contest. Siraj would later come back to clean up the tail with the wickets of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.

The seamer then led the team off the park and was applauded by the Indian contingent too.

The boy has become a man on this tour. Siraj, Leader of the attack in his first Test series and he has led from.the front. The way newcomers have performed for India on this tour will be etched in memories for a long long time. Will be fitting if they retain the trophy. pic.twitter.com/8bRvMI1iwR

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 18, 2021

Well done Mohd. Siraj on your 1st fifer and @imShard on your important all round performance which has kept the Test rather interesting so far and more importantly, the Test series alive. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/tXmLP2c9FN

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 18, 2021

Mohammed #Siraj can write an unforgettable autobiography with just the last 5 years of his life. From bowling with a red ball for the first time to earning a five-for at the GABBA! What an inspiring story for us all to take heart from. Great support from #Shardul ♥️#INDvsAUS

— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) January 18, 2021

A standing ovation as Mohammed Siraj picks up his maiden 5-wicket haul.#AUSvIND #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/e0IaVJ3uA8

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 18, 2021

Mohammed Siraj, you passionate paceman with beautiful hair and tireless energy and a personal story for the ages and pace and bounce and a future very bright and a present so glorious

We can't stop praising you

What a hero#AUSvsIND #AUSvIND

— North Stand Gang - Wankhede (@NorthStandGang) January 18, 2021

Since 2010, India A have played 52 first-class matches, THE MOST by any team.

Siraj has played 16 A team matches, Saini 14, Vihari 12, Agarwal 10, Gill 8, Shaw 5 and Pant 4. That’s why they are able to compete in the absence of some senior cricketers. #AusvInd

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 18, 2021

A five-wicket haul is a fitting reward for Siraj. And as he points to the sky you can see how much it means to him. #AUSvIND

— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) January 18, 2021

Having to toil in first class cricket is so important. It shows in both, #siraj and #Shardulthakur performance. You could bowl spells after spells in test matches if you have done that regularly in domestic cricket. Well done to both of them!

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 18, 2021

Well bowled Mohammad Siraj. Your development as this tour has progressed has been heartwarming. Wish you a long career.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 18, 2021

You little ripper Siraj 🔥 #Siraj #AUSvsIND

— Mike Hesson (@CoachHesson) January 18, 2021

Wonderful moment for Mohammed Siraj. Deserving in so many ways but even more so because of what he’s been through the last few months. His father would be so proud. And that big beaming smile from Thakur. You’d get emotional no matter who you were supporting! #AUSvsIND

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) January 18, 2021

From a son of a auto rickshaw driver to first bowler to bowl 2 maiden over in IPL
To highest wicket taker for india in Australia tour

Inspiration
Dedication
Motivation
Only one word Siraj Siraj#Siraj pic.twitter.com/lMlxms6CA8

— KhanSahab (@Sabirislam1998) January 18, 2021

Most wickets by an Indian in a Test series while making his Test debut in Australia:-

11* - Mohammed Siraj in 2020-21
10 - Javagal Srinath in 1991-92
8 - Dattu Phadkar in 1947-48
8 - Syed Abid Ali in 1967-68#AUSvIND

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) January 18, 2021

Lost his father. But chose to stay in Australia.
Got racially abused....but didn’t let that affect him.
Became the leader of the attack in only his third Test. And he’s taken a five-for. Love and respect for you Siraj. 👏👏 #AusvInd

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 18, 2021

Well done Siraj! Your father would be so proud of you. Your success is beyond wickets. This 5 wicket haul is a memorable effort. Now, its up to our batsmen! I am excited for a great chase. #INDvsAUSTest #brisbanetest

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) January 18, 2021

It’s no consolation, or small consolation. But given Mohammed Siraj lost his dad while in Australia and choose to stay on tour, you have to feel very pleased for him that he has ended the series with his first 5 wicket haul in test cricket.

— Ian bishop (@irbishi) January 18, 2021

I'm not crying, I'm not crying. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/2GN0Awu0GK

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) January 18, 2021

Just a Mohammed Siraj appreciation tweet. Debut in the 2nd Test of the series, now leader of the attack in the 4th Test. Has run in hard non-stop throughout. Now, two wickets in one over to potentially turn the game on its head at Gabba. Super impressive.

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) January 18, 2021

The moment Mohammed Siraj broke through for his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket! @VodafoneAU | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/xZgHvrVgZE

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 18, 2021

Some of the best athletes are those who take the emotion out of their performance. They are mature performers, repeating skill irrespective of emotion of the moment.

But after, emotion leaks out.

We just saw both things with #Siraj.

— Snehal Pradhan (@SnehalPradhan) January 18, 2021

Siraj, who also unfortunately faced abuse from fans in Sydney and Brisbane, eventually finished as the leading wicket-taker (13) for India in the Test series. He made is debut in the second Test at Melbourne.