Sachin Tendulkar also lauded Siraj’s accuracy and consistency at Edgbaston, praising his disciplined effort that earned him a superb six-wicket haul.
Sachin Tendulkar Praises Mohammed Siraj’s Stellar Performance at Edgbaston
Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on Mohammed Siraj for his outstanding six-wicket haul in the first innings of the Edgbaston Test against England. Stepping up in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, Siraj led India’s bowling attack with discipline and precision, relentlessly troubling the English batsmen on a flat pitch.
Tendulkar specifically applauded Siraj’s improved accuracy and consistency, highlighting how these qualities helped him dismantle England’s batting lineup. “The biggest change I’ve noticed in Siraj has been his accuracy and consistency in landing the ball in the right areas. His persistence has been rewarded with 6 wickets. Very ably supported by Akash Deep as well. Well done!” Tendulkar wrote on X.
The biggest change I’ve noticed in Siraj has been his accuracy and consistency in landing the ball in the right areas. His persistence has been rewarded with 6 wickets.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 4, 2025
Very ably supported by Akash Deep as well. Well done!
Special partnership between Brook and Smith who were… pic.twitter.com/Tk8tQVfoMF
Despite a massive 303-run partnership between Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith (184*), which briefly shifted momentum to England, Siraj remained calm and focused. Utilizing the second new ball, he showcased his skill and composure, quickly dismantling the tail by removing Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, and Shoaib Bashir in a crucial spell. This decisive burst stopped England’s surge and helped India reclaim control at a pivotal moment in the match.
Tendulkar praises ‘special partnership’ between Brook and Smith
Sachin Tendulkar also applauded England’s batting duo, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith, for their impressive centuries that reignited England’s fightback. “A special partnership between Brook and Smith, who were under pressure and counterattacked beautifully to bring England much closer to India’s total than one would’ve expected,” he noted.
Meanwhile, under overcast skies, India ended Day 3 at 64/1 in their second innings, extending their lead to 244 runs and firmly seizing control of the Test. The only wicket to fall in the final session was Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a brisk 28. At stumps, KL Rahul was steady on 28* alongside Karun Nair on 7*. With two full days remaining, India are well-positioned to dictate terms and push for a series-leveling victory.