On Thursday, October 3, Indian fast-bowling duo Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah captured the attention of cricket fans once again—not for their on-field heroics, but for a heartwarming exchange on social media. After India’s dominant 2-0 series sweep against Bangladesh in the recently concluded Test series, Bumrah took to Instagram to share a post from his latest training session. The caption read: “Weathered the challenge. Onto the next one,” reflecting his ever-determined mindset.
Bumrah’s stellar performance in the Bangladesh series was a key talking point, as he scalped 11 wickets across two matches, rocketing to the No. 1 position in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings. With 870 points, Bumrah edged out his teammate Ravichandran Ashwin, ranked second with 869 points.
Siraj Congratulates Bumrah’s Rise to No. 1 with a Heartfelt Instagram Comment
Among the flood of reactions to Bumrah’s post was a playful and supportive comment from his pace partner Mohammed Siraj, who wrote, “Hello, No. 1.” Siraj’s comment quickly caught people’s attention, showing the strong friendship between the two bowlers.
Though ranked 25th in the ICC Test rankings, Siraj also played a pivotal role in India’s series victory, claiming four wickets and showing remarkable athleticism on the field. His exceptional efforts earned him the prestigious Fielding Medal from the team management, alongside rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal.
The banter between Siraj and Bumrah highlights their close bond and reflects the competitive yet encouraging atmosphere within the Indian cricket team. With such teamwork and individual brilliance, the future of Indian bowling looks brighter than ever.
As India looks ahead to their next challenge, fans can expect more thrilling moments from this dynamic duo, both on the field and online.
