'Improved by Miles...'- former India cricketer explains the rise of Mohammed Siraj

From the support of Jasprit Bumrah to the face of Team India's pace bowling attack. The match at The Oval suddenly turned Mohammed Siraj as the savior of the team. India's incredible fight back with the help of Siraj will remain in the minds of cricket fans for the upcoming years. Former England international Moeen Ali explained why and how Siraj became the 'outstanding' bowler for the men in the Blue Brigade.

Emphasizing Hyderabad born's hardwork, and love for the sport, the former cricketer said during his recent visit to the London office of GFS Developments. "Siraj has been outstanding in the England series. The energy, aggression, and consistency he brings with the ball are world-class. He's matured into a genuine match-winner for India, and it's always a challenge for batters facing him." 

"What impresses me the most is his ability to control the ball. He's got a big heart and never backs down—that's what makes him so special. Credit to him for the impact he's making," he further added. 

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Effortless bowling and no nonsense approach 

The right-handed was the only pacer who played all of the 5 matches in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, while other fast bowlers of the squad dropped from multiple matches for various reasons. The 31-year-old pacer bowled a whopping 185.3 overs across nine innings in the series, which proved why he is considered the tireless bowler of the cricketing world. He not only played but also delivered at his best. In those nine innings, the seamer bagged 23 wickets in total and emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the 5-match Test series.

In the fifth and last match of the tour, during the series decider, Siraj secured his match-best haul of 9/190 at The Oval, 4/86 in the first innings of 16.2 overs and 5/104 in 30.1 overs in the second innings of the match where India won and made the scoreline 2-2 with the host, England.