India pacer Mohammed Siraj found himself caught in an awkward situation during a press conference when he was unexpectedly asked about the cancelled World Championship of Legends (WCL) match between India and Pakistan. The two sides were scheduled to face off at Edgbaston, but the match was scrapped after some players from the India Champions squad reportedly refused to participate.
The decision was influenced by the tragic terrorist attack on Indian tourists in Pahalgam on April 22, which further strained relations between India and Pakistan. Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, emotions around the issue have remained high.
Sirajβs Honest Response Goes Viral
During the media session ahead of the fourth Test between India and England, Siraj was taken aback when asked about the political fallout affecting cricket.
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When probed further about the possibility of India playing Pakistan in ICC tournaments, Siraj simply repeated:
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His straightforward responses quickly went viral, highlighting the discomfort players face when non-cricket questions are thrown at them during match briefings.
Reflecting on Lordβs Loss and His Unlucky Dismissal
Shifting focus back to cricket, Siraj also spoke about his unfortunate dismissal in the third Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. Recalling the moment at Lordβs, he described how the ball bounced off the pitch and rolled onto the stumps after being hit, ending a gritty partnership with Ravindra Jadeja.
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Despite his dismissal, Siraj believed they were on the verge of a game-changing partnership.
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India eventually lost the match by 22 runs, despite dominating England for long stretches, with Jasprit Bumrahβs seven-wicket haul standing out.
As India prepares for the fourth Test, Siraj hopes to bounce backβboth mentally and on the fieldβleaving the off-field controversies behind.
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