In a breathtaking finale at The Oval, India pulled off a stunning six-run victory to level the series against England. The win, an unbelievable turnaround on the final day, was spearheaded by a sensational bowling performance. The key architect of this miraculous triumph was undoubtedly Mohammed Siraj, who delivered a magnificent and match-winning spell under immense pressure, finishing with a five-wicket haul.
Mohammed Siraj’s brother shares the secret behind his fitness
The victory triggered massive celebrations throughout the country. Meanwhile, Siraj’s brother, Mohammed Ismail, revealed the secret behind his success. He said Siraj is highly focused on fitness and follows a strict diet. Despite living in Hyderabad, he rarely eats biryani and only has it occasionally when it’s homemade. He completely avoids pizzas and fast food, staying very disciplined about his body.
“Yes, absolutely. He focuses a lot on fitness. He avoids junk food and maintains a disciplined diet. Even living in Hyderabad, he rarely eats biryani, maybe occasionally, and only if it’s homemade. But no pizzas or fast food, he’s very disciplined about his body,” Mohammed Ismail said to India Today.
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Ismail also says Siraj didn’t give up after Champions Trophy snub
Siraj’s brother further hared that Siraj never gives up, even when setbacks come his way. Missing out on the Champions Trophy 2025 squad didn’t demotivate him. Instead, he doubled down on fitness and training, hitting the gym and practicing twice a day. He focused on improving himself, identified his weaknesses, and worked hard to overcome them.
“100%, he never gives up, even when he wasn’t selected for the Champions Trophy squad, he didn’t let it demotivate him. Instead, he worked even harder. He hit the gym, focused on his fitness, and practiced hard every day, morning and evening. He identified what was missing and fixed it,” Ismail concluded.
Siraj’s exceptional performance on Day 5 of the Oval Test was indeed a career-defining moment. With England seemingly in control, needing only 35 runs with four wickets in hand, Siraj’s magnificent and relentless spell of fast bowling was instrumental in turning the match on its head. His efforts were crucial in securing a memorable six-run victory for India, a win that will be talked about for years to come.
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