WATCH: Mohammed Siraj celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Zanai, granddaughter of a famous singer, her name is…

How did Mohammed Siraj’s bond with Zanai Bhosle and his outstanding England tour performance reflect his growth? From viral Raksha Bandhan moments to career-best ICC Test ranking, what’s next for Siraj?

New Delhi: On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Indian cricketers shared special moments with their sisters on social media. One of these videos was of fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and Asha Bhosle‘s granddaughter Zanai Bhosle, which went viral in no time. In the video, Zanai is seen tying a Rakhi to Siraj. Zanai shared this video on Instagram along with Siraj and wrote, “Happy Rakhi, nothing could have been better than this.”

Put an end to the rumors

After the video surfaced, rumors started spreading on social media that Siraj and Zanai were dating each other. However, both clarified that their relationship is only that of brother and sister, and their bond is very lovely.

‘Miyan Magic’ seen on England tour

The England tour was the best phase of Mohammed Siraj’s Test career. He took the most wickets in the series—23 in total—and never got tired even after bowling more than 185 overs. When Jasprit Bumrah needed rest, Siraj played all five consecutive Tests and strengthened the team.

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Mohammed Siraj bowled an incredible 1113 deliveries, truly proving to be a relentless machine. From Leeds to London, he was the only fast bowler from both teams to play all five Test matches. Delivering 185.3 overs, Siraj finished as the top wicket-taker with 23 wickets. Although his average was slightly on the higher side at 32.43, this is understandable given the high-scoring nature of the series, played mostly on flat pitches against a strong and aggressive batting lineup.

Career-best performance in Test rankings

Siraj was named Player of the Match after his brilliant bowling in The Oval Test. With this, he jumped 12 places to 15th position in the ICC Test bowler rankings, which is the highest ranking of his career so far. This achievement is the result of his hard work and consistent performance.