The tour of England was memorable for Mohammad Siraj, he is the only Indian fast bowler to play all 5 matches of this series. Siraj took a total of 23 wickets, which is the most wickets in a Test series in England. He equaled Bumrah in this case. Former England captain Nasir Hussain, while revealing, said what Niknem was given to Siraj by England players.

Mohammad Siraj took a total of 9 wickets in the 5th Test, having 5 wickets in the second innings. On the last day, India needed 4 wickets to win, out of which Siraj alone took 3 wickets and won the match to India. Nasir Hussain told that the England players had given Siraj ‘Mr. Angry’ Nickname, he used to call him by this name.

England players call Mohammad Siraj by the name Mr Angry

Nasir Hussain said his column in the Daily Mail, “He is very fast, the players of England call him by the name Mr. Angry. And his follow-through is the longest, he attracts more attention. He attracts himself. Lords is disillusioned with knees, celebrating or disappointing after DRS decisions, you can make a collection of his dramatic scenes.”

In the absence of Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj leads Indian bowling well, his enthusiasm did not reduce till the last day of the last match. He is always seen in the ground or fielding, always in excitement. Never felt that his body was tired.

Hussain further wrote, “Yes, he sometimes plays the role of a villain, like some Warney (Shane Warne) and that’s why people like to hate him, but there is always a smile on his face.”

After winning the last day of the 5th Test, Mohammad Siraj hugged Chris Woakes and saluted his passion. Actually, Vox had landed for batting after a shoulder injury, although the host remained 7 runs away from the win.

Mohammad Siraj set a record

Siraj took a total of 23 wickets in 5 matches. He became an Indian to jointly take the most wickets in a Test series in England. Before him, Bumrah took 23 wickets in 2021, when he broke the record of Bhuvneshwar (19 wickets).