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Mohammed Siraj Says He Chose To Play Oval Test, Backs Bumrah's Managed Absences

Fresh off a 23‑wicket series capped by nine at The Oval, the pacer says he was in a 'zone', willing to play even a sixth Test.

India's captain Shubman Gill with teammate Jasprit Bumrah.
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Siraj Dhoni AP
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Overview

  • Siraj says Shubman Gill checked his fitness before the decider and left the choice to him, and he declared himself 100% ready to play.
  • He defends Jasprit Bumrah sitting out two Tests on medical advice after major back surgery, warning the Oval appearance could have risked Bumrah’s ability to bowl again.
  • The seamer led the series with 23 wickets across 185.3 overs, taking nine in the Oval match to clinch a six‑run win and level the series 2‑2.
  • Recounting the Lord’s finish, he calls his dismissal a freak deflection off a pebble that ended a last‑wicket stand with Ravindra Jadeja.
  • Reflecting on past trolling and resilience, he says he now ignores outside noise, cites guidance from MS Dhoni, and notes his form continued into the West Indies Test and an ODI recall for Australia.