Mohammed Siraj is a real warrior, he gives his everything for India: Joe Root

A real warrior? Joe Root’s got opinions — and actually, a winner.
He called Siraj a real warrior. And honestly? We see it.
There’s fight, there’s flame, there’s fire — and then, of course, there’s Mohammed Siraj. Right now, he’s the thumping heartbeat of Indian pace.

With Bumrah on the sidelines, Siraj didn’t just step up — he tore in. 4/86 in the first innings, 2 more wickets in the second, 26 overs deep and still charging like it’s the first ball of the day. Tired? He doesn’t know her.

Joe Root couldn’t help but gush. “A real warrior. He gives everything for India.” And you know what? He does. Every grimace, every celebration, every over with that fake-anger-face (Root’s words, not ours) — it’s all Siraj. And it’s all heart.

He’s not just racking up numbers — though with 20 wickets in the series , that’s covered. He’s setting a blueprint. For the next gen. For anyone who thinks grit isn’t glamour.

And while Siraj is busy bowling his soul out, India’s hanging onto hope — England’s still 35 runs away from sealing the series, but Prasidh Krishna gave India a pulse again, knocking out Bethell and Root in quick succession.

So yeah, it’s all coming down to the wire. But no matter how Day 5 unfolds, one thing’s already clear:
Siraj isn’t just part of the pace attack. He is the pace attack.

And he’s doing it with fire in his belly and India on his back.
**This news was published on India Today, on 4th August 2025.

 

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