Mohammed Siraj Opens Up About Heartbreaking Lord’s Defeat and Ravindra Jadeja’s Message

Indian pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj recently shared his emotional experience following the narrow 22-run defeat to England in the third Test at Lord’s. Siraj, who played a crucial role in India’s late resistance act alongside Ravindra Jadeja, revealed the message Jadeja conveyed to him during that intense moment.

Jadeja’s Leadership and Siraj’s Admiration

Siraj expressed his admiration for Jadeja, stating that he is an extraordinary player who excels in every aspect of the game, including fielding, bowling, and batting. “As a team, as a player, Jaddu bhai is extraordinary in the fielding, in bowling, in batting, he has improved in everything,” Siraj said, highlighting Jadeja’s invaluable contribution to the team.

Match Highlights and Coach’s Praise

Key Highlights of the Match:

• India’s Fightback: Jadeja, along with tailenders Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, put up a valiant fight, but fell short of the target.
• Jadeja’s Innings: Jadeja played a crucial innings, scoring 61 runs off 181 balls, showcasing his experience and skill.
• Coach’s Praise: India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised Jadeja’s fight, saying, “That was an incredible fight. The fight from Jaddu, that was absolutely brilliant”.

Jadeja’s Form and Coach’s Insights

Jadeja’s recent form has been impressive, with four successive fifty-plus scores in England. India’s batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, noted that Jadeja has the ability to take pressure off the team and provide valuable contributions in challenging situations ¹.