MUMBAI: Pacer
Mohammed Siraj couldn’t carry out the final rites of his late father final month as he was in Australia with the nationwide staff however he made him proud by making India Test debut in Melbourne, his household mentioned on Saturday.
The 26-yr-outdated Siraj misplaced his father Mohammed Ghaus, an auto-rickshaw driver in Hyderabad, on November 20, round per week after the Indian staff landed in Australia and he couldn’t return residence as a result of
COVID-19 restrictions.
His brother Ismail mentioned it was his late father’s dream to see Siraj play for the nation in Tests and eventually the dream was fulfilled on Saturday on the MCG.
“It was my (late) father’s dream that Siraj ought to symbolize India in Tests … he at all times needed to see him (Siraj) in blue and white jersey to symbolize the nation, so our dream obtained fulfilled at present,” Ismail informed PTI from Hyderabad.
The relations have been glued to the tv since 4am to observe the proud second of Siraj taking part in for the nation in a Test. He has already performed one ODI and three T20 Internationals.
“Since the team was announced yesterday, we knew that he was going to make debut. We did not sleep the entire night, we switched on TV from 4am,” said Ismail, a software professional who now works as his brother’s manager.
So, what were their thoughts when Siraj did not bowl in the opening session.
“We have been ready eagerly when he’ll bowl … intezaar badhte jaa raha tha (our wait was getting longer) … however after lunch break he began the primary over and (the wait) ended,” Ismail mentioned.
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In Pics: Jasprit Bumrah, R Ashwin decimate Australia for 195 on Day 1
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A resilient India bounced back from their embarrassing first Test exploits to bundle out Australia for just 195 and take an upper hand on Day 1 of the second Test in Melbourne on Saturday. (AP photo)
After a horror show in Adelaide last week, where India lost by 8 wickets and were skittled for 36 in their second innings, the tourists were desperate to start well. (AP photo)
On a pitch offering turn and bounce, Australia, after opting to bat first, found it hard going against a high-quality attack led by Jasprit Bumrah (4-56), R Ashwin (3-35) and debutant Mohammed Siraj (2-40). (PTI photo)
With Ajinkya Rahane captaining the side in place of Virat Kohli, who has returned home for the birth of his first child, India got off to a perfect start, getting Joe Burns (0), Matthew Wade (30) and Smith (0) before lunch. (AP photo)
Dangerman Smith was undone by Ashwin for an 8-ball duck, his first after 52 Test innings and four years. (Getty Images)
Marnus Labuschagne (48) looked set for a ninth half-century but a brilliant catch by Shubman Gill ended his vigil and handed Siraj his first Test wicket. (AFP photo)
All-rounder Cameron Green ground out 12 before he too fell to Siraj, then an excellent catch by Hanuma Vihari off Ashwin accounted for Tim Paine (13). (AP photo)
Nathan Lyon hit a cameo 20 but Australia’s tail otherwise failed to wag. (AFP photo)
With 40 minutes to negotiate at the end of the day, opener Mayank Agarwal was not up to the task, trapped lbw by a Mitchell Starc in-swinger in the first over. (AP photo)
Gill (28*) was dropped on five by Labuschagne but otherwise looked comfortable, smacking 5 boundaries to help steer India to 36/1 at close of play. Cheteshwar Pujara, at the other end remained unbeaten on 7. (AP photo)
“It was a proud second for us,” he mentioned, including it was an emotional second for the relations who resides in Hyderabad.
Siraj returned with figures of 2/40, claiming the wickets of Marnus Labuschagne and Cameroon Green.
Ismail mentioned Siraj did communicate to his mom after the day’s play.
“I chatted with him by way of messages, I didn’t disturb him a lot as he was drained and there’s once more play tomorrow. However, he referred to as up Ammi (mom),” Ismail mentioned.
