Indian fast bowler Mohammad Siraj, who took 6 wickets in the first innings of the second Test match against England, has given the credit to fellow fast bowler Akashdeep. Along with this, he has described Akashdeep as a horse. Siraj took 6 wickets for 70 runs, while Akashdeep took four wickets for 88 runs. Both of them supported each other well, which led India to get a strong 180 -run lead in the first innings by dismissing England for 407 runs. India scored 587 runs in their first innings.
Siraj told BCCI TV that Akashdeep is like a horse. He was waiting for the opportunity and when he got the opportunity, he showed how desperate he was. Honestly, I enjoyed bowling with her.
He said that, when I am given responsibility, I am happy. My only goal did not give runs on my behalf. I tried to bowl with every effort and keep the batsmen under pressure.
At the same time, Akashdeep, who made a place in the playing XI due to resting Jaspreet Bumrah, also gave credit to Siraj and said that he enjoyed sharing a new ball with him.
Akashdeep said that, I got two wickets with the first new ball but Mia played a big land. He maintained pressure from one end.
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