'He Will Put Everything On The Line': Virat Kohli Hails Mohammed Siraj's Heroics After India's Historic Win At The Oval

Former India captain Virat Kohli took to social media to celebrate India’s thrilling 6-run win over England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval, praising the team’s spirit and especially the efforts of Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna in securing the victory. With this result, India leveled the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2.

Posting on X, Kohli wrote, "Great win by team India. Resilience and determination from Siraj and Prasidh has given us this phenomenal victory. Special mention to Siraj who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him."

Kohli’s message came just hours after Siraj delivered a sensational five-wicket haul, including the final wicket of Gus Atkinson, which sealed India’s win in dramatic fashion. England, chasing 374, were bowled out for 369 in a tense final day.

Siraj’s fiery spell turned the tide in India's favour, with his pace, aggression, and consistency troubling England's lower order. The pacer also celebrated with his trademark 'Siu' gesture, which has since gone viral across social media.

Kohli’s post highlights the strong bond between him and Siraj, who made his Test debut under Kohli’s captaincy. Over the years, the two have shared an emotional on-field journey, and Kohli has often been vocal about Siraj's commitment and growth as a fast bowler.

IND Vs ENG, 5th Test, Day 5: Mohammed Siraj Hits Iconic 'Siu' Celebration After Taking India To A Thrilling Win Over England At The Oval; Video

In a nerve-racking finish to an unforgettable series, Mohammed Siraj delivered the knockout blow as India edged out England by just 6 runs on Day 5 of the fifth Test at The Oval. With the series on the line and England needing only a handful of runs, Siraj stepped up in style to take the final wicket of Gus Atkinson, securing a dramatic win and helping India level the five-match series 2-2.

Siraj, who was outstanding with the ball throughout England’s second innings, produced a near-perfect delivery that beat Atkinson's bat and shattered the stumps. The celebration that followed was just as electric as Siraj broke into his signature ‘Siu’ celebration, a move popularised by Cristiano Ronaldo, as the Indian team erupted in joy.

The wicket not only gave India a hard-fought win in a closely contested match but also marked a personal milestone for Siraj, who claimed a five-wicket haul in the innings. His fiery spell was the turning point in a game that kept swinging back and forth until the final moments.

India's win came after they were dismissed for 224 in their first innings and had to claw their way back with a spirited bowling effort. England looked within reach of victory on multiple occasions, but India's relentless pace attack, led by Siraj and supported by Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep, never let up.

Siraj’s passion, precision, and match-winning performance earned praise from teammates, pundits, and fans alike. His animated celebration was the perfect ending to a thrilling match and a reminder of his growing stature as one of India’s most dependable pacers in all formats.