Mohammed Siraj’s body breaks down after Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill’s follow-on blunder in Delhi Test

Team India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj appeared exhausted on Day 4 (Monday, October 13) of the second Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Siraj was seen receiving a head and foot massage inside the Indian dugout during the visitors’ second innings after an extensive bowling.

Siraj dismissed Shai Hope, who scored 103 off 214 balls, in the 84th over. Hope, attempting to play a back-of-a-length delivery, was undone by the low bounce as the ball caught the inside edge and crashed into the stumps. Siraj celebrated with his trademark gesture after claiming his second wicket of the innings.

Watch: Mohammed Siraj’s Body Breaks Down in West Indies Second Innings

After completing his six-over spell, Mohammed Siraj was spotted in the Indian dugout receiving both a head and leg massage, with an ice pack placed on his head for relief.

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The video of the moment quickly went viral on social media, sparking mixed reactions among fans. Many expressed frustration toward skipper Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir for enforcing the follow-on, which resulted in Indian players staying on the field for over 190 overs.

Watch the video of the same posted by a user on X (formerly known as Twitter) below:

pic.twitter.com/cftfBpA4gM

— Drizzyat12Kennyat8 (@45kennyat7PM) October 13, 2025

Team India In a Spot Of Bother For the First Times Against West Indies

Team India was in a spot of bother for the first time in the home series when the West Indies showed a fighting spirit in the second innings. Shubman Gill enforced the follow-on with a 270-run lead, and the visitors responded with resilience and determination.

John Campbell and Shai Hope frustrated the Indian bowlers with a 177-run partnership for the third wicket. Campbell and Hope scored centuries as the visiting team erased the deficit. They forced India to bat again in the ongoing match.

However, India regained control in the second session. Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah triggered a collapse and brought the hosts back into contention. Justin Greaves and Jayden Seales added an unbeaten 50-run stand for the final wicket, guiding their team to 363/9 by tea on Day 4.

Mohammed Siraj Becomes Leading Wicket-Taker in Tests This Year

Mohammed Siraj has been in outstanding form in Test cricket this year. He is the leading wicket-taker in Tests in 2025 with 37 dismissals. Siraj surpassed Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, who has taken 36 wickets in nine matches, in the bowling charts.

The right-arm pacer took his 37th scalp in just 15 innings across eight Tests, marking his best year in the longer format of the game so far.

The 31-year-old pacer took 23 wickets in five matches during the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against England. He continued his rich form against the West Indies, picking up seven wickets in the Ahmedabad Test. Siraj took four in the first innings and three in the second in Ahmedabad.

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