London: Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has lavished praise on Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, calling him a “true match winner” and a “fighter” who consistently rises to the occasion. Reflecting on Siraj’s spectacular performance during the recently concluded Test series, Moeen highlighted the pacer's intensity, skill, and impact.
“Siraj is not just a bowler with pace he’s got fire in his eyes. His energy, aggression, and consistency throughout the series were nothing short of world-class,” Moeen said. “He’s become a reliable match winner for India. Batters don’t find it easy when he’s charging in. He bowls like he refuses to lose.”
Siraj’s standout performance came in the Oval Test, where he scalped nine wickets across both innings, helping India clinch a crucial victory. His performance under pressure earned him the Player of the Match award.
Throughout the England series, Siraj bowled an impressive 182 overs, delivering over a thousand balls and taking 23 wickets. His relentless effort and skillful execution propelled him 12 places up the ICC Test bowling rankings, landing him at a career-best 15th spot.
Siraj’s rise on the international stage is being hailed not just as a personal triumph but as a symbol of India’s growing pace dominance in world cricket.