In less than 15 minutes, India bagged the Asia Cup title against Sri Lanka held in R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Notably, this was one of the most interesting games with the match ending in the shortest span of time possible. All hail to Mohammed Siraj who did the extraordinary by turning the match into a dilemma for Sri Lankan fans.
Siraj’s record breaking knockoffs
With setting up multiple records in cricket history, Mohammed Siraj took India’s march forward by making the country win the Asia Cup title for the 8th time. Right arm pacer Mohammed Siraj is getting enormously praised for his incredible performance which helped India towards a benchmark victory ever.
The 29 year old bowler attained a six-wicket haul and broke multiple records with his five wicket haul standing up as the joint fastest in ODI history equalling Chaminda Vaas’s record. He did what he needed to do and toppled down Sri Lanka’s batting order in no time.
On achieving the feat
During the innings break, on being asked upon his 6/21 spell mark, Siraj stated, “This wicket was such that you do not chase dismissals. Just hit the right length and you get the wickets”.
Once India thrashed Sri Lanka dominantly, ACC President Jay Shah went on to congratulate the entire team on this feat. However, amidst Jay Shah’s time on the ground, one moment rose above the rest. Jay Shah got into a detailed conversation with the hero of the moment, Mohammed Siraj. The picture immediately caught the fans’ eyes and went viral quickly.
During the innings break, Siraj asserted over the fact that you only get what is written for you.
“Last time also I took four wickets against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram but could not take five then. But I realised you only get what is written for you. I just tried to execute on my line and length and that worked”, he added.
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