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  • IND vs AUS third Test: Wasim Jaffer makes use of ‘legend’ MS Dhoni’s phrases to reward Mohammed Siraj

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Mohammed Siraj and MS Dhoni
    India pacer Mohammed Siraj was in tears when India’s nationwide anthem was being performed earlier than the beginning of the third Test in opposition to Australia on Thursday. Tears rolled down Siraj’s eyes earlier than Jasprit Bumrah, standing subsequent to him, gave the Hyderabadi pacer a pat on the again.

    Siraj had misplaced his father in November, days after the Indian crew landed in Australia for the multi-format tour. The right-handed pacer was additionally given the choice to move again residence to be together with his household. Siraj, nevertheless, selected to remain in Australia as it could’ve concerned quarantine durations.

    Siraj had a fruitful outing within the Boxing Day conflict, his maiden Test, the place he plucked 5 wickets on the MCG. In the on-going Sydney Test, he eliminated David Warner early within the innings to supply the guests with a great begin. 

    After the top of the day’s play, Siraj defined why he was unable to cover his feelings. “I missed my dad when the national anthem was playing. It was an emotional moment. My dad wanted me to play Test cricket for India. He would’ve seen me playing if he was alive,” mentioned Siraj through the digital press convention. 

    Siraj’s on-field second obtained applause from a number of followers in addition to cricketers. Former India batsmen Wasim Jaffer and Mohammad Kaif each lauded Siraj’s feelings. 

    Jaffer, in truth, used Dhoni’s phrase to heap reward on Siraj. “Even if there’s little or no crowd to cheer you on, no better motivation than playing for India. As a legend once said: ‘You don’t play for the crowd, you play for the country.’,” Jaffer tweeted. The quote, “You don’t play for the crowd, you play for the country,” was initially given by former India skipper MS Dhoni.

    Even if there’s little or no crowd to cheer you on, no higher motivation than taking part in for India. As a legend as soon as mentioned “You don’t play for the crowd, you play for the country.” 🇮🇳 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/qAwIyiUrSI— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 7, 2021

    The 2011 World Cup-winning skipper had made the remark after India’s defeat in opposition to South Africa in the exact same event. It ultimately turned out to be India’s solely defeat within the 2011 World Cup the place they lifted the trophy by defeating Sri Lanka within the closing.

    Meanwhile, India are at present tied 1-1 within the four-Test sequence in opposition to Australia. After levelling the sequence with a complete victory in Melbourne, Ajinkya Rahane-led Indian unit shall be eyeing to realize a 2-1 lead by defeating mighty Australians within the third Test in Sydney. In absence of normal skipper Virat Kohli, the Indian contingent put up a commendable effort on the MCG, recovering sharply from their horror batting collapse within the first Test at Adelaide Oval. 

  • India vs Australia: ‘I just remembered my father,’ Mohammed Siraj explains why he grew to become emotional throughout nationwide anthem at SCG

    India quick bowler Mohammed Siraj opened up on the emotional second involving him on the primary day of the third Test in opposition to Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground. Before the beginning of the match, Siraj was seen shedding tears throughout India’s nationwide anthem. Speaking to reporters after the day’s play, the seamer revealed that he remembered his father which made him emotional.Siraj’s father handed away on November 20, simply after the Hyderabad pacer had travelled with the Indian group for the Tour Down Under. The pacer had stayed again in Australia to fulfil his dream of seeing him play for India.Also learn: ‘I’m completely effective’: Sourav Ganguly after being discharged from hospital“Just remembered my father at that time. I was really emotional. He wanted me to see playing Test cricket,” Siraj instructed reporters.“I wish he could see me playing for India,” the quick bowler additional added.Meanwhile, it was a troublesome day for the Indian bowlers within the workplace, with Australia ending the rain-curtailed day at 166 for 2 at stumps with Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne within the center. Siraj mentioned that the wicket was fairly flat and it was troublesome for bowlers to construct strain.Also learn: Jaffer tweets quoting MS Dhoni after seeing Mohammed Siraj in tears whereas singing nationwide anthem in Sydney“It is very a flat wicket. Our plan was to build pressure and not try too much as it is a very easy wicket for the batsman. Even the bouncers are not carrying as well it was in the the earlier games,” mentioned Siraj, who made his debut within the earlier recreation.“But Test cricket it is all about patience and we must keep that in mind,” he added.

  • IND vs AUS third Test: Mohammed Siraj reveals why he broke down throughout nationwide anthem at SCG

    Image Source : TWITTER- @CRICKETCOMAU Mohammed Siraj
    Mohammed Siraj, enjoying his second Test for India, discovered it exhausting to manage his feelings at the beginning of the third Test in opposition to Australia. Siraj, 26, broke down in tears on the SCG on Thursday when India’s nationwide anthem was being performed.

    Tears rolled down Siraj’s eyes earlier than Jasprit Bumrah, standing subsequent to him, gave the Hyderabadi pacer a pat on the again.

    It has been an emotional sequence for Siraj who misplaced his father in the course of the course of the sequence. The right-arm pacer struck early for group India on the primary day of the Test as he eliminated dangerous-looking David Warner, who’s making a comeback to the aspect after fighting a  groin harm.

    ✊ #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/4NK95mVYLN— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 6, 2021

    Siraj dismissed Warner on 5 as he compelled an edge off the left-handed batsman in direction of second slip, the place Cheteshwar Pujara took an excellent catch. Siraj ended the day with figures of 1/46.

    After the tip of the day’s play, Siraj defined why he was unable to cover his feelings. “I missed my dad when the national anthem was playing. It was an emotional moment. My dad wanted me to play Test cricket for India. He would’ve seen me playing if he was alive,” stated Siraj in the course of the digital press convention. 

    Siraj had misplaced his father on November 20, a few week after Indian contingent landed in Australia. Despite being given the choice of returning residence to attend the burial of his father, Siraj selected to remain again as it might’ve concerned quarantine intervals.

    Former India batsmen Wasim Jaffer and Mohammad Kaif each lauded Siraj.

    “Even if there’s little or no crowd to cheer you on, no better motivation than playing for India. As a legend once said ‘You don’t play for the crowd, you play for the country’,” tweeted Jaffer.

    Even if there’s little or no crowd to cheer you on, no higher motivation than enjoying for India. As a legend as soon as stated “You don’t play for the crowd, you play for the country.” 🇮🇳 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/qAwIyiUrSI— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 7, 2021

    “I just want certain people to remember this picture. He is #SirajMohammed and this is what the national anthem means to him,” stated Kaif.

    I simply need sure individuals to recollect this image. He is #SirajMohammed and that is what the nationwide anthem means to him pic.twitter.com/eJi9Xeww8E— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 7, 2021