Ind VS Eng 3rd Test: Mohammed Siraj’s Emotional Tribute To Diogo Jota Wins Hearts – Watch | Cricket news

India hit the ground on the 2nd day of the 3rd test at Lord’s, with Jasprit Bumrah having an impact on his return to the Xi Playing after being rested for the Edgbaston test. Having rejected Harry Brook on day 1, Bumrah followed him with a transport with four sensational gates on day 2 which turned the wave in favor of India. Another moment that captured the hearts came when Mohammed Siraj finally removed Jamie Smith from England. Earlier, KL Rahul had dropped Smith in the second shift when he had only 5 points. The error proved to be expensive because the striker obtained 51 years. However, when Siraj finally obtained his man, the celebration that followed was as emotional as it is memorable. After claiming Smith’s counter, Siraj raised her fingers to report the numbers “two” and “zero”. It was later confirmed that the stimulator’s gesture was a tribute to the late Diogo Jota, the Portuguese footballer who tragically lost his life in a car accident in Zamora, Spain, on July 3, 2025. Siraj also underlined the sky as a symbol of respect for the late footballer.Jota, who played for Liverpool and the Portuguese national team, died with his brother Andre Silva in the accident. The number “20” has referred to the Jota jersey number in Liverpool.

After picking up his first counter via Smith, he continued to add another to his name after rejected Brydon Carse to finish the sleeves of England at 387. The bowling player returned figures from 2/85 in 23.3 Overs.