Virat Kohli’s last Test match jersey is now kept in a special place in Mohammed Siraj’s home. For Siraj, this jersey is more than just a piece of clothing from one of India’s best cricket players. It shows respect, friendship, and all the hard work they shared together on important cricket matches.
Siraj has become an important fast bowler for India in recent years. In the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England, he took the most wickets — 23 in five Test matches — especially when another bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, was resting.
One of his best performances was when he took 5 wickets for 104 runs at The Oval. This helped India win by just six runs, which was the closest win in India’s Test cricket history. So far, in 41 Test matches, Siraj has taken 123 wickets. Each wicket shows how well he performs when the pressure is high.
After India won the fifth Test match, Kohli praised Siraj on social media. He said, “Great win by team India. Siraj and Prasidh showed great determination and gave us this amazing victory. Special thanks to Siraj, who always gives his all for the team. Very happy for him.”
Siraj replied with a thankful message: “Thank you, bhaiya (brother), for believing in me.”
Kohli and Siraj share a strong bond. Kohli was the first to support Siraj when he started playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kohli helped him grow from a new player into a top fast bowler. When Kohli was the team captain, Siraj learned discipline, purpose, and confidence. Even after Kohli stopped playing Test cricket, Siraj said that the team feels incomplete without him.
For Kohli, Siraj is a fighter who always thinks about the team first. Their celebrations after taking wickets and quiet talks off the field have given fans many happy memories. The jersey in Siraj’s home is not just a keepsake. It is a symbol of their friendship, mentorship, loyalty, and inspiration.
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