India secured a draw in the five-match Test series against England, with the final match being a nail-biter. The home team appeared to be on the verge of victory, but the outstanding bowling of Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna snatched the win from England’s grasp. On the final day of the Oval Test match, Siraj claimed 3 wickets, preventing England from winning the series. However, during the match, a hasty decision by Siraj nearly cost the Indian team dearly, a detail revealed by captain Shubman Gill in a press conference.
England needed 35 runs to win on the final day of the Oval Test, with four wickets in hand. Siraj was seen rushing to bowl, which led to some tense moments. Gill revealed that before Siraj bowled the 84th over, he asked wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel to remove one of his gloves. Before Gill could relay the message, Siraj started his run-up to bowl, leaving Jurel with no time to remove his glove. The ball went to Jurel’s gloves. Jurel tried to run out Chris Woakes, but was unsuccessful. This incident was discussed by Gill in the press conference.
Gill mentioned that by the time he tried to convey Siraj’s message to Jurel, Siraj had already started his run-up. This meant Jurel didn’t have the opportunity to remove his gloves. Siraj later questioned Gill about why he hadn’t told Jurel to remove the gloves. During the press conference, Siraj, present alongside Gill, chuckled at the revelation. The discussion also touched upon the relationship between Siraj and Gill.
Siraj stated in the press conference that he shares a good bond with Gill. They’ve been playing together for a long time, including in the Indian Premier League. They have a strong understanding. Siraj also expressed his happiness seeing Gill’s growth. Siraj took three wickets on the final day of the Oval Test match, securing a 6-run victory for Team India in a thrilling encounter, allowing India to level the series 2-2.