Mohammed siraj and akash deep: In the five -match Test series being played between India and England, Team India captain Shubman Gill batted for the second day. Since Gill, it was the turn of Team India bowlers to sour the teeth of England batsmen and they also did.

In the second Test against England, Team India fast bowlers Akash Deep and Mohammad Siraj bowled deadly and allotted the entire England team at 407 on the third day in the first innings. During this, Mohammad Siraj took 6 wickets from Team India, while Akash Deep took 4 wickets. After the match, Siraj compared Akash Deep to the horse. Why did Siraj say this about Akash Deep? Let’s know-

‘Akash is a lamp horse …’: Siraj

In the video shared by the BCCI, Mohammad Siraj Siraj is seen calling Akash Deep a horse. Akash Deep supported Siraj in this Test match and took 4 wickets in England’s first innings. Mohammad Siraj said, “Akash Deep is a horse. He is hungry to take a wicket. It was fun to bowl with him. If I and Akashdeep took 5-5 wickets during the match, I would have given this ball to Akashdeep, because taking five wickets for the first time in the Test match is very special.” During this, Siraj also talked about the sixth wicket.

Why did Siraj not want to take the sixth wicket?

Siraj said, “I did not want to take the sixth wicket. I told Akash Deep also that I can put five balls out so that you get a chance to take five wickets, but he refused. Akash Deep said you bowl well and take a wicket.” On the third ball of the same over, Mohammad Siraj dismissed Shoaib Bashir and threw England’s first innings for 407 runs. Siraj took 6 wickets for 70 runs in 19.3 overs.

What did Akash Deep say?

Akash Deep appreciated Siraj and said that Siraj had a huge hand in the first two wickets that I took pressure from the other end. Due to which I was able to take wickets. It was not as important for me to take 5 wickets as England had to cover. I am happy with my exhibition. Akash Deep took 4 wickets for 88 runs in 20 overs in England’s first innings.

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