After India’s painful loss to England at Lord’s in the third Test, Mohammed Siraj opened up about how much the result affected him. Known for his fighting spirit, Siraj said, “I felt bad for a long time. I'm an emotional guy. If we would have won, we could have been 2-1 up.” India had come close to pulling off a brilliant win, but Ben Stokes’ outstanding knock turned the game around for England. Siraj, who gave it everything with the ball, was clearly heartbroken. Despite the disappointment, he made sure to appreciate the efforts of his teammates.

“It Really Hurt…” – Mohammed Siraj Gets Emotional After Close Loss at Lord’s, Praises Jadeja and Bumrah

“Jaddu bhai played amazingly,” Siraj said, praising Ravindra Jadeja for his fighting innings in tough conditions. “Bumrah bhai did well too,” he added, highlighting Jasprit Bumrah’s gritty performance with both ball and bat. Siraj’s words show just how much this match meant to the players. It wasn’t just another game for him it was a missed chance to take the lead in the series. His honesty struck a chord with fans, reminding everyone that behind every performance are emotions, pressure, and dreams.

Mohammad Siraj said, "I felt bad for a long time. I'm an emotional guy, if we would have won, we could have been 2-1 up. Jaddu bhai played amazingly, Bumrah bhai did well". pic.twitter.com/BYzimFz46S

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 21, 2025

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Even though the result didn’t come on India’s side, the team gave a great fight in the 3rd test. Players like Siraj, Jadeja, and Bumrah gave their all to win the match. But, some tough moments and nearly pulled off something special in the 3rd test. With the series still alive, Team India will bounce back in the remaining 2 matches. And with Siraj’s hard work and never-give-up attitude, fans know he’ll give it his all once again.