India has had its fair share of enthralling number 11s, from Sreesanth and Ajit Agarkar to the latest sensation Mohammed Siraj. The tailender proved his talents yet again in Bengaluru on Thursday with a classy caress through third man while the Kiwis tried to rattle him with sharp bumpers.
India collapsed to 46 all-out on the first day of play in the opening Test against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy stadium to record their lowest ever total at home. Matt Henry proved to be the destructor in chief with a fervent five wicket haul while William O’Rourke maximised the advantages of his six foot six frame to scalp four. However, amidst the comprehensive Kiwi domination, Mohammed Siraj found a way to give the Indian supporters some respite by deftly guiding an O’Rourke short one for four in the 29th over, thus sending Twitterati and the stadium into a frenzy.
LOL
Sir
Sir Viv Siraj >>> King Kohli pic.twitter.com/RgTPElUIs1
— Xavier Uncle (@xavierunclelite) October 17, 2024
Why fear when sir Siraj is here pic.twitter.com/WFZvXN0oYx
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) October 17, 2024
Saviour
Aura
He came, played shot of the day, remained not-out, and left. The Aura of Sir ViV DSP Siraj is unmatched. pic.twitter.com/An4p4xD8gn
— Div🦁 (@div_yumm) October 17, 2024
Not out again, Sir Siraj for you pic.twitter.com/637JzaI458
— Harshit Sharma (@Sharmajikaputtr) October 17, 2024
3rd highest
Siraj is the 3rd highest scorer for India today 🔥🔥🔥
And only batter to smash a boundary without getting dropped 🔥— arfan (@Im__Arfan) October 17, 2024
IC is here
DSP Siraj Richards takes charge 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9rOG4m7YMZ
— జాతిరత్నం (@mee_jathiratnam) October 17, 2024
DSP Siraj entering dressing room today after hitting 4 #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/JSH0kpD7PF
— A.J. (@beingabhi2712) October 17, 2024
