‌SL vs IND | Twitter erupts as overzealous Siraj’s verbal exchange dents Sri Lankan batting

08/07/2024

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Strategizing is a crucial part of achieving desirable outcomes. Mohammed Siraj and the Indian team were seen to opt for a ruthless tactic where the pacer was seen confronting former Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis as a ploy to divert his concentration in the Sri Lanka versus India third ODI.

Sri Lanka got off to a tremendous start with the bat after deciding to bat first in Colombo. Dominant batting from Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, and Kusal Mendis steered them to 165/1 in 35 overs before Riyan Parag’s couple of scalps made way for a ruthless spell from Siraj. Eyeing for wickets, the pacer was involved in an extended verbal exchange with Kusal Mendis, resulting in the wicket of the other batter.

Siraj bowled a good length delivery that skidded off the surface at the off stump on the third ball of the 39th over, Kusal Mendis tapped on top of the bounce before Siraj sprinted towards him and spurred a few words. The batter did not hesitate to return the bowler with a spat as well. However, a single followed in the next delivery before Siraj bowled a toe-crusher at new batter Sadeera Samarawickrama facing his first ball in the innings. The wicketkeeper-batter failed to jam the bat on time, incurring a thud at the shoe. Although he reviewed the original decision of out, Sri Lanka burned a review with Siraj reaping rewards of the aggressive intent.

The Hyderabad-based pacer didn’t just stop there as he stared down Janith Liyange in his next over and the Twitterverse thoroughly enjoyed the fierce battle.

Too much aggression

— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078)

Second one

muhammad siraj is second haris rauf. |
— Ahmad Amin Khan (@AhmadAminKhan)

Not that well

Siraj on 🔥
— Aasif Khan (@aasifkhan0000)

Needs rest

Siraj needs to be rested now
— Diveshrewatkar (@Diveshrewatkar2)

Face to face

Mohammad Siraj Vs Kusal Mendis Face To Face 🔥🔥
— PSL Fan Page 🇬🇧 (@AtifMin30210721)

Thanks for bringing them back

the 2017 aggressive kohli is backkk . thank you riyan parag and md siraj for bringing him back. only a kohli century can fix my day now (honestly it wont feelind bad for vinesh phogat ) 81st incoming loading?
— Sahil Sinha (@Sahil_Sinha777)

Too much in a single match